timberland

/ˈtim-bər-ˌland/ (ame, mw)

timberland — noun

1. an area of land covered with trees that are grown to be cut down and sold as woo

1.名詞B2
釋義

an area of land covered with trees that are grown to be cut down and sold as wood for building or for making things

例句

The state government bought the timberland to keep it safe from housing developers.

collocation: bought + timberland for conservation

Daichi's family has owned this timberland since the 1950s and still harvests oak every winter.

possessive: family + owned + timberland

同義詞
  • woodland

    broader term for any wooded land, without implying commercial use

  • forest

    larger, more natural wooded area; not specifically tied to timber production

  • forestland

    similar to timberland but does not emphasise economic harvesting

反義詞
  • clearing

    an open area within or instead of a forest

  • pasture

    open grassland used for grazing, not tree cover

用法筆記

More common in American English than 'woodland' when the commercial value of the trees is emphasised. In British English, 'forest' or 'woodland' is typically used instead.

常見錯誤

❌They bought a timberland for hiking.
✅They bought a woodland for hiking.
💡'timberland' suggests trees grown for cutting down, while 'woodland' is a general term for any wooded area.
❌The city planted flowers in the timberland.
✅The city planted flowers in the park.
💡timberland is a large wooded area, not a city park or garden.