woods
word
/ˈwʊdz/
wuudz
/wˈʊdz/
wuudz
Definition
An area covered with many trees, usually smaller or less dense than a large forest. It often refers to a natural place in the countryside where people can walk, camp, or get lost.
Usage & Nuances
'Woods' is very common in everyday English and often sounds more natural than 'forest' for a smaller, familiar area. Common phrases include 'in the woods', 'go into the woods', and 'a cabin in the woods'. It is usually plural in form even when referring to one area.
Spanish: bosque - bosque pequeñoPortuguese (BR): bosque - mataPortuguese (PT): bosque - mataChinese (Simplified): 树林 - 森林Chinese (Traditional): 樹林 - 森林Hindi: जंगल - वनक्षेत्रArabic: الغابة - الأحراشBengali: জঙ্গল - বনRussian: лесJapanese: 森Vietnamese: rừngKorean: 숲Turkish: ormanUrdu: جنگلIndonesian: hutan
Example Sentences
There is a small house near the woods.
basic
We walked through the woods after lunch.
basic
It gets dark quickly in the woods.
basic
They built a cozy cabin deep in the woods.
natural
I wouldn't want to be alone in the woods at night.
natural
We used to go camping in the woods every summer.
natural