woodsy

adjective \ ˈwu̇d-zē \

|Updated on: 15 Jun 2018

Definition of woodsy

woodsier; woodsiest

: characteristic or suggestive of woods

the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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Among the appetizers, the clear standout was polenta profumo del bosco — crunchy fried triangles of soft-inside polenta with a bright corn flavor, topped with intensely woodsy mushrooms cooked in cream.

— kate washington, sacbee, "It's not flashy or splashy, but Roseville's Ciao excels at cooking classic Italian," 8 June 2018
The scent was very herbal and a little woodsy, which has a nice, soothing quality.

— ashley weatherford, The Cut, "Here’s Why Michael B. Jordan Glistens on the Cover of Essence," 25 May 2018
Its lawns had become urban deserts; its woodsy paths eroded, its buildings and other structural elements dramatically vandalized.

— david hugh smith, The Christian Science Monitor, "'Saving Central Park' recounts a love affair with a legendary green space," 24 May 2018
The meandering trail that follows a gully that feeds into majestic Walnut Canyon southeast of town is a mellow, woodsy walk.

— mare czinar, azcentral, "Flagstaff hike: Fay Canyon is a mellow, woodsy walk," 16 May 2018
With lots of warm, woodsy colors and textures, Grind and Wine looks — in the best sense of the expression — lived-in.

— tim smith, baltimoresun.com, "Vibrant food, friendly atmosphere make it easy to unwind at Grind and Wine," 10 May 2018
Within town limits, Anchorage's award-winning trail system threads alongside trickling creeks, winds along the stunning city coastline, ducks through pedestrian tunnels and traverses woodsy stands of trees.

— yoshina okamoto, Anchorage Daily News, "Tackle Anchorage’s terrific city trail system," 3 May 2018
This hearty, woodsy version of the Impossible Burger—with mushroom purée, sherry onions and truffle cream—is on the menu at Saxon & Parole in New York City.

— alison roman, WSJ, "Plant-Based ‘Meat’ and ‘Fish’ May Be the Future. But How Do They Taste?," 12 Apr. 2018
The second, a 1,150-square-foot take on a woodsy guest cabin, would be tucked nearby along a rocky trail to the river.

— chantal lamers, Sunset, "How to Design a Pair of Family Cabins," 22 Jan. 2018

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Definition of woodsy for English Language Learners

: having many trees : covered with trees
: relating to or suggesting the forest

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woodsy

adjective \ ˈwu̇d-zē \

Definition of woodsy for Students

woodsier; woodsiest

: being, located in, or suggesting woodland

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