Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spinney
noun
/ˈspɪni/
Definition
A small area of trees and bushes.
Examples
- The children played hide and seek in the spinney near their house.
- As we walked through the spinney, we spotted deer grazing quietly.
- The spinney was filled with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves.
Meaning
Spinney refers to a thicket or a small wooded area, often found in the countryside, which serves as a habitat for wildlife.
Synonyms
- thicket
- grove
- copse
- woodlet
