woodsy

adjective \ ˈwu̇d-zē \

Updated on: 7 Apr 2018

Definition of woodsy

woodsier; woodsiest

: characteristic or suggestive of woods

the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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That not even a woodsy area studded with hillside mansions and historic plaques is immune from environmental hazards.

— bill laitner, Detroit Free Press, "Toxic air all but gone in Franklin after tank of cancer-causing solvent found," 31 Mar. 2018
Anchoring the interiors is a soaring, open-plan living room with large glass sliders framing views of the woodsy 3.4-acre site.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Updated Marcel Breuer home asks $895K outside NYC," 26 Mar. 2018
The production process for the woodsy textile uses much less water than the process for cotton or polyethylene, and almost all of the water used in manufacturing the textile is recycled instead of going into the nearest river.

— michael calore, WIRED, "Step Aside, Wool Runners: Allbirds' New Shoes Are Made from Trees," 15 Mar. 2018
Aptly titled the Tree Collection, these shoes fit right in with the brand's recognizably relaxed aesthetic, but with woodsy origins the make for Allbirds' most sustainable collection to date.

— halie lesavage, Glamour, "Allbirds' New Collection Turns Trees Into Sneakers," 15 Mar. 2018
Rebecca Creek sits on a woodsy plot of land, and the grounds double as a lively entertainment venue with live music acts passing through regularly.

— San Antonio Express-News, "Rebecca Creek Distillery," 8 Mar. 2018
The jackets retain the crammable pockets and snag resistance that have wooed woodsy types since the 19th century, but with his hodgepodge patchwork Mr. Watanabe has elevated the merely pragmatic to art.

— jacob gallagher, WSJ, "This is Not Your Father’s (or your Farmer’s) Carhartt Jacket," 8 Mar. 2018
McGuire’s woodsy resort has benefited from crowds that come from nearby Ashland, Ore., a town known for its Shakespeare festival, where people have been largely supportive of the monument.

— kurtis alexander, San Francisco Chronicle, "Along California-Oregon border, debate over protected lands is clash of values," 4 Mar. 2018
The pop superstar surprised guests at the Ventana resort in the scenic hills of Big Sur, California, recently when she was spotted getting back to nature on a woodsy excursion.

— jordan runtagh, PEOPLE.com, "See Taylor Swift Dig Her Claws Into Falconry Class During Big Sur Getaway," 28 Feb. 2018

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First Known Use of woodsy

1854

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woodsy

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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

a woodsy smell

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