timberland

American  

[tim-ber-land] / ˈtɪm bərˌlænd /

noun

1. land covered with timber-producing forests.

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timberland British  

/ ˈtɪmbəˌlænd /

noun

1. land covered with trees grown for their timber

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Etymology

Origin of timberland

An Americanism dating back to 1645–55; timber + -land

Example Sentences

In some cases, smaller timberland owners have had to pay for thinnings, turning what is typically a payday into a major expense.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company is the largest holder of timberland in the U.S. and a leading producer of logs, lumber and oriented strand board.

From Barron's

The 125-year-old company is the largest private owner of timberland in North America, with over 10 million acres, including valuable tracts in the Pacific Northwest, where it holds over two million acres.

From Barron's

The combined entity will manage a timberland portfolio exceeding 4 million acres and will operate under a new name.

From Barron's

PotlatchDeltic’s sawmills are among those that analysts expect to benefit from higher trade barriers, which should also boost U.S. timberland owners.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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