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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Example Sentences

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

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

The elementary schools that are being considered are Ardmore, Eastgate, Enatai, Phantom Lake, Sherwood Forest, Woodridge and Wilburton, the district said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2023

At Sherwood Forest, 44% of students, and 36% of Ardmore students, were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch last year, compared with an average of 17% at the district’s elementary schools, according to district data.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 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