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

Thick or woody–looking skin develops when the ginger root has sat in storage and indicates that the piece isn’t fresh. —Jillian Kubala, Health, 11 Dec. 2025

That means woody and warm top notes, with maybe a hint of vanilla for sweetness—Trudon’s Fir captures that ephemeral feeling perfectly. —Alexandra Ditch, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025

Noun

This three-piece set includes a full-size candle, perfume bottle, and perfume oil of the brand's woody gourmand Bois de Balincourt fragrance, which features cinnamon, cedarwood, and sandalwood notes. —Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 18 Dec. 2025

Diptyque Feu de Bois (Fire Wood) Scented Candle Visiting a friend recently, I was greeted by a pleasantly warm, woody, and smoky scent in the air. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 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