woods

[wʊdz]

woods Definition

an area covered with trees, smaller than a forest.

Using woods: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "woods" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We went for a walk in the woods.

  • Example

    The cabin was hidden deep in the woods.

  • Example

    The woods were filled with wildlife.

  • Example

    The children built a fort in the woods.

woods Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for woods

Phrases with woods

  • to become disoriented or lost while walking or hiking in the woods

    Example

    We got lost in the woods and had to use a map to find our way back.

  • out of danger or difficulty

    Example

    The patient is still recovering, but she's out of the woods now.

  • used to express that something is very common or abundant

    Example

    I'm not surprised you saw a deer on your hike. The woods are full of them.

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Summary: woods in Brief

The term 'woods' [wʊdz] refers to an area covered with trees, smaller than a forest. It is often used for recreational activities like hiking and camping, as in 'We went for a walk in the woods.' 'Woods' also appears in idiomatic expressions like 'get lost in the woods,' meaning to become disoriented while walking, and 'out of the woods,' meaning out of danger.