woods
Translation
woods, forest
Examples
We went for a walk in the woods.
We went for a walk in the woods.
He got lost deep in the woods.
He got lost deep in the woods.
Grammar Patterns
in the woods in a forested area We went for a walk in the woods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: forest, copse, grove
Etymology
From Old English 'wudu' meaning 'wood, tree, forest'. The plural form 'woods' came to specifically mean a forested area.
Memory Tips
Picture many 'wood' (trees) together, making 'woods'.