Sherwood Forest

American  

noun

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

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Sherwood Forest British  

/ ˈʃɜːˌwʊd /

noun

1. 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  

1. 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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Sherwood Forest

The Major Oak will remain in place at Sherwood Forest as a habitat for wildlife and "natural monument" for visitors.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

Andy Gaunt, director of community interest company Mercian Archaeology Services, explained Sherwood Forest was a royal hunting area made up of woodland and heath, with well-used routes and small settlements within it.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said the approach was freeing up specialists' time to focus on surgery.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2025

Wednesday's 166.6km relatively flat stage from Sherwood Forest to Newark is expected to be another day for the sprinters.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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