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

• forest
• grove
• thicket
• copse

Phrases with woods

• get lost in the 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 the woods

  out of danger or difficulty

  Example

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

• the woods are full of them

  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.