Word
greenwood
Phoneticsgreen·wood, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹinˌwʊd/
UK/ɡɹˈiːnwʊd/
Definitions
01a leafy forest
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Literary
n. a forest in the summer when all the trees are covered in green leaves.
n. a forest in full leaf, typically during the summer months. Often used in a romantic or historical context.
“The outlaws lived deep in the greenwood where the thick leaves hid them.”
“The ballad evokes the idyllic life of the legendary archers who sought refuge within the depths of the medieval greenwood.”
Usage
Often used with the definite article 'the'.
02unseasoned timber
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. wood that has just been cut and is still wet inside, not yet dry enough for building or burning.
n. wood that is freshly felled and has not yet been seasoned or dried. It retains a high moisture content.
“You should not burn greenwood in the fireplace because it creates too much smoke.”
“Traditional chairmakers often prefer working with greenwood because its high moisture content makes it more pliable for steam-bending.”
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun in this context.
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Real-World Examples
“Sipuel’s parents had escaped Tulsa after the race massacre of 1921, when a white mob burned down the Black neighborhood of Greenwood.” “He is the author of Built From the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa's Greenwood District, America's Black Wall Street , which won the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
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- Frequent
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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