woodsy

adjective

ˈwu̇d-zē 

woodsier; woodsiest

: characteristic or suggestive of woods

the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

Examples of woodsy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 18-holes offer a lot of variety, from the long, semi-open first hole and its water views to the tight, woodsy holes later along when your target golf skills come into play. — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

Just off the Little River, in the woodsy historic Sherwood Forest neighborhood, Northeast 85th Street splits in two around the mound, marked by a pair of signs. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

Tall, needled juniper plants (Juniperus) create a woodsy atmosphere around your fire pit. — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 23 June 2026

The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

woodsy

adjective

ˈwu̇d-zē 

woodsier; woodsiest

: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods

a woodsy smell