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

Some are woody shrubs and trees, such as blueberries, peaches, and apples. —David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026

With 150 hours of burning time and a natural fiber wick, the candle emits woody notes with sage, cedarwood, and other earthy undertones. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026

Noun

On first spritz the rose and peach create a juicy, spring-like element that’s really uplifting and pleasant, while the woody base balances that out and adds a modern touch. —Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026

Some of your creeping thyme may develop woody stems over time. —David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 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