Definition of "woodland" in Anglais

adjective

1. Of a creature or object: growing, living, or existing in a woodland.

   • The woodland creatures ran from the fire.
   • This species [[[w:Red-bellied Woodpecker|Red-bellied Woodpecker]]] is a very little larger than the red-headed one; and it is more woodland in its manners; seldom appearing in orchards or near houses, but keeping to the tall trees in the close forests.
   • The genera Philomela and Curruca, as we previously observed, are very closely allied to each other, both are woodland in their habits, and both possess great melody of song.

2. (obsolete) Having the character of a woodland.

noun

1. (loosely) Land covered with woody vegetation.

   • Meronym: woodlot