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Woods has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

"We spent all afternoon lost in the woods, where tall pines and thick underbrush made it impossible to see any landmarks."

2

plural of wood

"The hikers took a shortcut through the woods to avoid climbing the steep hill, but they realized too late that it was just a thick cluster of pines rather than an open meadow."

3

A dense collection of trees covering a relatively small area; smaller than a forest.

In plain English: Woods are large areas covered with many trees where people often go hiking or camping.

"We walked for hours through the woods until we found a clear path back to the road."

Verb
1

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wood

"The third person singular simple present indicative form of the verb is woods, which describes a tree or trees producing timber for commercial purposes."

In plain English: To woods means to go into a forest or wooded area for recreation.

"The old hunter spent his entire summer in the woods tracking bears."

Proper Noun
1

A topographic surname, from Middle English, variant of Wood. Possibly patronymic.

"We hiked through the woods until we found a clear spot to set up our tent."

2

plural of Wood

Example Sentences
"We walked for hours through the woods until we found a clear path back to the road." noun
"We took a short hike through the woods to find some fresh air." noun
"The old cabin sits deep in the woods, far from any roads." noun
"After dinner, we walked into the woods for a quiet evening stroll." noun
"The old hunter spent his entire summer in the woods tracking bears." verb
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Origin

Derived from Old English wudu, this plural noun originally referred to trees collectively rather than a specific forested area. It evolved in Middle English to denote an enclosed tract of woodland, distinct from open fields or wild forests.

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