Sherwood Forest

American

noun

an ancient royal forest in central England, chiefly in Nottinghamshire: the traditional haunt of Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest British

/ ˈʃɜːˌwʊd /

noun

an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood

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Sherwood Forest Cultural

An actual forest of central England. According to legend, it was the home of Robin Hood (see also Robin Hood) and his companions.

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Horne said he had been left worried and confused after receiving the bailiff's letter from a company instructed by Sherwood Forest NHS Trust.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

The 42-year-old father of two, from Nottingham, said his experience with Sherwood Forest NHS Trust, which runs King's Mill Hospital in Sutton-in-Ashfield, had left him feeling stressed and angry.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Its first venture in the UK was at Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire followed, in 1989, by Elveden Forest in Suffolk.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

The original proposal had Ardmore combining at Bennett, Cherry Crest and Sherwood Forest elementaries, and Eastgate going to Spiritridge and Somerset elementaries.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 9, 2023

Down the road from Belhaven is white Woodland Hills, then Sherwood Forest, which is miles a big live oaks with the moss hanging down.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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