woodier; woodiest
1
: abounding or overgrown with woods
2
a
: of or containing wood or wood fibers : ligneous
woody tissues
b
: having woody parts : rich in xylem and associated structures
woody plants
3
: characteristic of or suggestive of wood
wine with a woody flavor
woodiness
noun
Examples of woody in a Sentence
Adjective
a woody piece of land
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Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Grasses follow a distinct form of photosynthesis known as the C4 pathway, while woody vegetation, like trees and bushes, follow another, the C3 pathway.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
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Adjective
Lemongrass and galangal are woody things and don’t break down easily in a blender.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Grasses follow a distinct form of photosynthesis known as the C4 pathway, while woody vegetation, like trees and bushes, follow another, the C3 pathway.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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