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woods

/wʊdz/beginner Level

English Meaning & Definitions

1.noun

A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.

Example Sentences:
  • ā€œWe went for a long hike through the woods behind our house.ā€
  • ā€œThe children loved playing hide-and-seek in the deep woods.ā€
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Cultural Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Old English 'wudu', meaning 'tree, forest, grove'. It shares roots with the Proto-Germanic '*wuduz'. Historically, the plural form 'woods' became the standard way to refer to a tract of land covered with trees, distinct from the singular 'wood' which refers to the material of the tree itself.

Memory Aid & Mnemonic

Think of 'woods' as 'wood-s'—a place where you find many pieces of wood standing up as trees.

Frequently Asked Questions About ā€œwoodsā€

1. What is the meaning of ā€œwoodsā€ in English?

In English, woods (noun) is defined as: ā€œA large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.ā€.

2. How do you use ā€œwoodsā€ in a sentence?

ā€œWe went for a long hike through the woods behind our house.ā€

3. What are English synonyms of ā€œwoodsā€?

Common synonyms include:forest,woodland,copse,thicket

4. What is the etymology and word origin of ā€œwoodsā€?

Derived from the Old English 'wudu', meaning 'tree, forest, grove'. It shares roots with the Proto-Germanic '*wuduz'. Historically, the plural form 'woods' became the standard way to refer to a tract of land covered with trees, distinct from the singular 'wood' which refers to the material of the tree itself.