timberland
Translation
forest land, woodland
Examples
Vast areas of timberland were destroyed by the fire.
Vast areas of timberland were destroyed by the fire.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) The company owns a lot of timberland.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forest, woods, woodland
Etymology
A compound of 'timber' (wood) and 'land'. Literally 'land with timber'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'land for timber' – land where trees grow that can be used for wood.