Spinney

/ˈspɪni/
noun

A small area of trees and bushes.

The birds nested in the spinney near the river.
Visual representation of "spinney" - A small area of trees and bushes.

Often appears as...

  • small spinney
  • spinney of trees
noun

A small area of trees and bushes.

The birds nested in the spinney near the river.
Visual representation of "spinney" - A small area of trees and bushes.

Often appears as...

  • small spinney
  • spinney of trees
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Visual representation of "spinney"
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British Term

Spinney is commonly used in British English rather than American English.

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We took a stroll through the spinney to enjoy the tranquility.
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Natural Habitat

Spinney often refers to a habitat for wildlife within a larger open area.

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The fox was seen darting into the spinney as hikers approached.
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Size Implication

Spinney implies a smaller area of woodland, not an extensive forest.

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The children loved exploring the spinney, collecting leaves and pinecones.
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British Term

Spinney is commonly used in British English rather than American English.

Illustration for British Term
We took a stroll through the spinney to enjoy the tranquility.
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Natural Habitat

Spinney often refers to a habitat for wildlife within a larger open area.

Illustration for Natural Habitat
The fox was seen darting into the spinney as hikers approached.
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Size Implication

Spinney implies a smaller area of woodland, not an extensive forest.

Illustration for Size Implication
The children loved exploring the spinney, collecting leaves and pinecones.
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British Term

Spinney is commonly used in British English rather than American English.

Illustration for British Term
We took a stroll through the spinney to enjoy the tranquility.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Natural Habitat

Spinney often refers to a habitat for wildlife within a larger open area.

Illustration for Natural Habitat
The fox was seen darting into the spinney as hikers approached.
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Size Implication

Spinney implies a smaller area of woodland, not an extensive forest.

Illustration for Size Implication
The children loved exploring the spinney, collecting leaves and pinecones.
Visual representation of the word "Spinney"

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