woods
/wʊdz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
Noun
Examples
These woods are part of the Campbell property.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
For chemical behavior purposes, trees in full leaf (coniferous or medium-dense deciduous forests).
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “woods” mean?
A dense collection of trees, usually one covering a relatively small area; usually smaller than a forest.
Is “woods” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.