deep woods
Far from civilization
Deep woods are forests far from civilization—dense, remote, and often difficult to navigate.
The phrase suggests wilderness where trails thin out and human presence is rare: They built a cabin deep in the woods, a deep woods hunting trip.
Deep woods evokes both the appeal of untouched nature and the potential danger of getting lost.
- forestTree-dense ecosystem
- old growthUndisturbed ancient forest
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- timberWood for construction
- tree lineForest's upper limit
thicket · undergrowth · forest floor · canopy · dappled light · shadows · moss · ferns · trails · off the beaten path · solitude · quiet · ancient · pines · oaks · darkness · fog · wildlife
- forestspine trees, deciduous forest, maple trees, coniferous forest, temperate forest
- Forest areasforest, grove, thicket, copse, timberland
- forest featurespine trees, redwoods, old-growth forest, oak trees, sequoias
- wild landswilderness, jungle, forest, backcountry, frontier
- wildernesswilderness area, wilds, backcountry, back country, backwoods
- Enchanted Woodsenchanted forest, dark forest, haunted forest, sacred grove, Mirkwood
deep woodscity center
Urban area's main district
downtown · urban core · metropolis · city · concrete jungle
deep woodsmanicured lawn
Meticulously maintained grass area
formal garden · landscaped grounds · botanical garden · golf course · farmland
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