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

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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

Light and lingering, the skin scent is achieved through white musk, plus a base of woody essential oils to add further complexity. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026

Sage benefits from trimming in spring and summer to limit woody growth and promote young, tender new shoots. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

Noun

Tim Wood is a horticulturist for Spring Meadow Nursery, one of North America's largest wholesale producers of woody plants. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026

This secondary maturation has transformed the whiskey into a spicy, woody, fruity delight without losing the bourbon’s core identity. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026

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