woodsier; woodsiest
: characteristic or suggestive of woods
the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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Released in 2020 during the height of the pandemic, this documentary shows Swift singing every Folklore song live in a woodsy cabin in the Hudson Valley, building on the cozy cottagecore aesthetic that emulated our lives in isolation. Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025 On the seventh floor, which houses 33 private infusion bays with TVs, a woodsy scent filled the air. Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025 Aromas like pumpkin chai or caramel pecan take us to a cozy kitchen filled with baked goods and warm mugs, while woodsy notes like cedar, amber, or smoke pull us into forests or bonfires. Raquel Reichard, Refinery29, 1 Oct. 2025 The base of patchouli and musk adds depth for a magnetic, woodsy floral that will cling to your skin like a sumptuous suede jacket. Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of woodsy was in 1854

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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodsy. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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woodsy

adjective
woodsier; woodsiest
: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods
a woodsy smell

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