woody

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adjective

ˈwu̇-dē 

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

woody

2 of 2

noun

ˈwu̇-dē 

variants or woodie

plural woodies

: a wood-paneled station wagon

Examples of woody in a Sentence

Adjective

a woody piece of land

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Most woody plants native to temperate regions of the globe (those with distinct summers and winters) tend to mature their seeds late summer or fall. —Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Nov. 2025

Loewe’s new Iris Root caters to the floral lovers out there, who prefer a light, powdery fragrance, while the cedarwood and leather notes in Maison d’Etto’s Rotano might appeal to fans of woodier notes. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2025

Noun

Winter texture isn’t confined to evergreen plants; perennials left standing through winter and leafless woody plants of all sorts add interest when thoughtfully paired with contrasting textures. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Nov. 2025

All of the steel is painted a matte black, to blend into the woody surroundings. —Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of wood entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for woody

• goody
• hoodie

Kids Definition

woody

adjective

ˈwu̇d-ē

woodier; woodiest

1

: having or covered with trees

a woody piece of land

2

: of or containing wood or wood fibers

woody plant tissue

3

: characteristic of or similar to wood

a woody texture