woodsy

adjective

\ ˈwu̇d-zē

How to pronounce woodsy (audio)

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woodsier; woodsiest

Definition of woodsy

: characteristic or suggestive of woods the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

Examples of woodsy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Within town limits, Anchorage’s award-winning trail system meanders along the stunning city coastline, follows pretty creeks and streams through woodsy forested area and ducks via tunnels beneath busy roadways. — Katie Pesznecker, Anchorage Daily News, "Tackle Anchorage’s terrific city trail system," 30 May 2020 The flavor is a bit stronger than Mediterranean oregano, more earthy and woodsy tasting. — Katie Workman, NBC News, "Want to make more Mexican food at home? Stock your pantry with these staples," 4 May 2020 Strong impersonated Whitmer in a woodsy setting, wearing a parka and drinking a Labatt Blue. — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, "Gov. Whitmer has her own bobblehead now — and proceeds will help frontline workers," 1 May 2020 On its own, the gin wafts that unmistakable Northern California wild freshness — piney, citrusy, woodsy. — Esther Mobley, SFChronicle.com, "Craft distillery St. George sees a path through the coronavirus crisis," 23 Apr. 2020 Behr Advanced DeckOver’s Redwood SC-330: Deep and woodsy with a touch of vibrancy. — Ashley Leath, Country Living, "How to Stain a Deck Like a Pro," 17 Apr. 2020 His El Cosmico, on the other hand, is a drier type of earthy-woodsy scent, as are Sueno from Perfumera Curandera, Bois by Commodity and Comme des Garçons’ WonderWood. — Jane Larkworthy, The Cut, "Why Does Everyone Want to Smell Like Dirt?," 17 Apr. 2018 There’s a cluster of small galleries and shops to browse, and Laurel Hill, a woodsy public park in the Main Street Historic District, is a pleasant spot for a walk or picnic. — Pamela Wright, BostonGlobe.com, "After the show’s over, stay and explore," 27 June 2019 Getting food delivered to the house, in the woodsy western end of town, can be challenging. — New York Times, "Stony Point, N.Y.: An Escape From the ‘Chaos’ of the City," 18 Mar. 2020

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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodsy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2021.

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woodsy

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of woodsy

US, informal

: having many trees : covered with trees

: relating to or suggesting the forest

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woodsy

adjective

\ ˈwu̇d-zē

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woodsier; woodsiest

Kids Definition of woodsy

: being, located in, or suggesting woodland a woodsy smell

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