Want to say spinney differently? Here are other words for spinney and its similar synonyms and opposite words to say in unique way.
Meaning of spinney
A small group of trees, especially one that is thick and dense.
Etymology of spinney
The word "spinney" has its origins in Old English and Middle English, derived from the word "spinn" or "spine", referring to a thorn or a spine, and the suffix "-ey" which is a noun-forming suffix indicating a place or area.
Historically, the term was used to describe a small, enclosed area of woodland, often with dense undergrowth and thorny vegetation.
Synonyms
thicket
grove
copse
woodland
woods
forest
brake
scrub
underbrush
bush
shrubbery
hedge
fence
paling
enclosure
garden
orchard
vineyard
arbor
bower
glade
clearing
dell
hollow
gully
ravine
thornbreak
spinney
coppice
covert
shelterbelt
windbreak
screen
belt
strip
plantation
nursery
park
reserve
sanctuary
nature reserve
wildlife reserve
game reserve
woodland garden
forest garden
wild garden
naturalized garden
native garden
habitat
ecosystem
biome
landscape
scenery
topography
terrain
countryside
rural area
wilderness
wilds
backwoods
boondocks
hinterland
Definitions
- A small copse or thicket of trees, typically with undergrowth.
- A small, often densely wooded area, especially one that is enclosed or fenced.
Usage Examples
- The walkers made their way through the dense spinney, pushing aside branches and fighting their way through thorns.
- The spinney at the edge of the village was a popular spot for birdwatching and nature walks.
- The farmer planted a new spinney on his land, hoping to attract more wildlife and improve the local ecosystem.
Antonyms
openness
clearing
glade
meadow
field
pasture
lawn
park
garden
courtyard
plaza
square
marketplace
thoroughfare
street
road
highway
desert
wasteland
barren
empty
bare
desolate
isolated
remote
exposed
vulnerable
unprotected
undefended
open
accessible
visible
noticeable
apparent
evident
obvious
conspicuous