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

The aroma dangling in the air is woody and sweet, like the treatment room at a five-star spa. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025

Basil roots easily in water, while woodier herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, do better when propagated in soil. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 May 2025

Noun

The Angel Stellar Eau de Parfum has been reimagined to offer a contemporary scent that combines notes of amber, pistachio, bergamot - this one is woody rather than sweet. —Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

Choose from tropical, woody shrub, or native perennial hibiscus types that best suit your climate and space—all attract hummingbirds. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 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