greenwood
Greenwood (noun) means a forest that is thick with green, leafy trees, especially in summer. Example: “Robin Hood and his men were said to live deep in the greenwood.”
How to use greenwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a lush, leafy forest, or timber that's freshly cut and still full of sap.
In woodworking, "greenwood" (undried timber) behaves very differently from seasoned wood — it warps and cracks as it dries.
Word forms
greenwoods plural
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Robin Hood and his men were said to live deep in the _____.
Etymology
From Middle English grene wode, combining green with wood.
Rhymes for greenwood
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What does “greenwood” mean?
The word “greenwood” means a forest that is thick with green, leafy trees, especially in summer. In plain terms, either a lush, leafy forest, or timber that's freshly cut and still full of sap.
How do you pronounce “greenwood”?
“Greenwood” is pronounced GREEN-wuud (/ˈɡɹinwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “greenwood” in a sentence?
Here is “greenwood” used in a sentence: “Robin Hood and his men were said to live deep in the greenwood.”
What part of speech is “greenwood”?
“Greenwood” is a noun.
Where does the word “greenwood” come from?
The word “greenwood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English grene wode, combining green with wood.
Is “greenwood” a common word?
“Greenwood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “greenwood” have?
“Greenwood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a forest that is thick with green, leafy trees, especially in summer.