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Definition of woodsman

woodsman

/ˈwʊdz.mən/
woods · man
Plural:woodsmen
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• noun

1

A person accustomed to living or working in the forest and skilled in woodcraft, hunting, or wilderness survival.

Example

"The seasoned woodsman easily navigated the dense pine forest using only natural landmarks."

2

A person whose occupation is felling trees, cutting timber, or managing forest land.

Example

"The woodsman spent the morning chopping firewood to prepare the cabin for the winter months."

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• Rhymes for woodsman

• Nearby Words

woods
woodscrew
woodshed
woodsman
woodsmoke
woodstock
woodstove

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'wood' (from Old English 'wudu', meaning tree or forest) and 'man' (from Old English 'mann', meaning person), originally denoting a forest keeper or hunter.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Woodsman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woodsman
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