What does WOODS mean?

Woods 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun

2. Definitions:

• A dense forest or a group of trees.
• A golf club used for hitting the ball out of the rough or from under trees.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wʊdz/
• UK: /wʊdz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "woods" originated from the Old English word "wudu" meaning forest or trees. It has been used in English language literature since the 14th century and is still commonly used today to refer to a dense forest or a group of trees. In golf, "woods" refer to the type of golf club used for hitting the ball out of the rough or from under trees.

5. Synonyms:

• Forest
• Timberland
• Grove
• Woodland

6. Related Words:

• Forest
• Timber
• Plant
• Bushy
• Thick

7. Example Sentences:

• The woods behind the house were so dense that sunlight barely penetrated the canopy.
• She took out her 3-wood and hit the ball out of the woods and onto the fairway.