holt

noun
UK: /hɒlt/
US: /hoʊlt/

  1. A wood or small forest, often providing shelter or refuge.

    1. The holt is a safe place for rabbits. [ ] [ ]
    2. Deer often seek refuge within the dense shadows of the holt during the hunting season. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sanctuary grove refuge coppice wood
holt noun

  1. A safe place, or refuge.

    1. His house was his holt. [ ] [ ]
    2. The library became my holt where I could escape the pressures of daily life. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "holt" is /hɒlt/ in British English and /hoʊlt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "holt": sanctuary, grove, refuge, coppice, wood.

Example usage of "holt": "The holt is a safe place for rabbits.". More examples on the page.