plural noun
A tree-covered area where many trees grow close together.
We spent the afternoon in the woods.
The woods behind the house are full of birds.
Good to know
The woods usually refers to a tree-covered area, not to the material from trees.
American English
How to pronounce woods
nounB1Common word
WUDZ
/wʊdz/
One syllable.
Form of wood
This meaning is commonly used with the: the woods.
A tree-covered area where many trees grow close together.
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Useful expressions
Something people say after mentioning good luck, to avoid causing bad luck.
I've never broken a bone—knock on wood.
No longer in danger or difficulty.
The patient is out of the woods now.
Related words & forms
For the tree-covered area, American English usually uses the plural form the woods. For the material, use wood, not woods.