Meaning of the word spinney in English

What does spinney mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

spinney

US /ˈspɪn.i/
UK /ˈspɪn.i/

Noun

a small wood or thicket with undergrowth, especially one planted for game

Example:
We walked through the dense spinney to reach the open field.
The children loved playing hide-and-seek in the old spinney behind the house.