timberland

noun

tim·​ber·​land ˈtim-bər-ˌland How to pronounce timberland (audio)
: wooded land especially with marketable timber

Examples of timberland in a Sentence

the wildfire burned through a large swath of timberland
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Misinformation campaigns have increasingly targeted clean energy, pushing the idea that solar and wind are unreliable—a line taken up by Citizens for Responsible Solar, a group led by a conservative operative who works to stop solar projects on farmland and timberland. Kate Yoder, WIRED, 1 Mar. 2025 Farmlands and timberlands adjacent to the river in Roanoke Rapids flood. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 Feb. 2025 And if Florida continues growing at its current pace, another 2 million acres of the state’s ranches, timberland and farms could developed by 2070. Bailey Evans, Orlando Sentinel, 26 July 2024 Hunting:Bill to approve bobcat hunting in Indiana draws many comments, passes out of committee Despite the attention on these examples, most foreign entities purchasing land are European or Canadian companies interested in renewable energy or timberland, for example. Sarah Bowman, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for timberland

Word History

First Known Use

1654, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of timberland was in 1654

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“Timberland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timberland. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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timberland

noun
tim·​ber·​land -ˌland How to pronounce timberland (audio)
: wooded land especially with timber fit for sale

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