Sherwood
Sherwood (name) means a surname, or the name of the historic forest in Nottinghamshire, England. Example: “Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest.”
How to use Sherwood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known as the forest linked to the Robin Hood legend.
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
Robin Hood is said to have lived in _____ Forest.
Etymology
From Old English scir ("shire") + wudu ("wood") — "the wood belonging to the shire".
Rhymes for Sherwood
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What does “Sherwood” mean?
The word “Sherwood” means a surname, or the name of the historic forest in Nottinghamshire, England. In plain terms, best known as the forest linked to the Robin Hood legend.
How do you pronounce “Sherwood”?
“Sherwood” is pronounced SHUR-wuud (/ˈʃɝwʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “Sherwood” in a sentence?
Here is “Sherwood” used in a sentence: “Robin Hood is said to have lived in Sherwood Forest.”
What part of speech is “Sherwood”?
“Sherwood” is a name.
Where does the word “Sherwood” come from?
The word “Sherwood” comes from Old English. From Old English scir ("shire") + wudu ("wood") — "the wood belonging to the shire".
Is “Sherwood” a common word?
“Sherwood” is an uncommon word in modern English.