1. a forest or wooded area, especially one that is green and lush
Usage: often poetic or literary
2. wood that has been freshly cut and still contains moisture
Usage: technical or forestry context

Examples

• The outlaws hid in the greenwood to escape the sheriff.
• Children played among the trees in the shaded greenwood.
• Greenwood burns poorly in a fireplace because it contains too much moisture.
• The ballad tells of Robin Hood and his adventures in Sherwood Greenwood.
• After the rain, the greenwood smelled fresh and earthy.
• Carpenters prefer seasoned wood over greenwood for furniture making.