woodsy

adjective

ˈwu̇d-zē 

woodsier; woodsiest

: characteristic or suggestive of woods

the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

Examples of woodsy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Where to stay Tucked into the charming center of Mountain Brook, a suburb a few minutes' drive from downtown, Hotel Wildemont, Autograph Collection, has the feel of a warm, woodsy lodge. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Taylor Swift’s woodsy Folklore and Evermore albums set the tone in 2020, and a few years later, pop radio was overpopulated with a host of singer-songwriters crafted in her image — in one way or another. — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026

The address issue has long been contentious in the woodsy town of 3,200 people on the Monterey Peninsula, where residents once threatened to secede from California if they were forced to number their homes. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

For the pivotal evening, Lowen forgoes her woodsy natural look and returns to her big-city smoky eyes and a sultry dark lip (a mix of Dior Addict Lip Glow Balms in Mahogany and Blackberry). — Fawnia Soo Hoo, Allure, 5 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

woodsy

adjective

ˈwu̇d-zē 

woodsier; woodsiest

: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods

a woodsy smell