woody

noun

variants or woodie
Definition of woodynext
as in sports car

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Recent Examples of woody Layering too many competing scents, such as a citrus candle in one corner, a floral diffuser in another, and a woody room spray near the door, creates the scent chaos designers warn about. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 BornToStandOut Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum with Amber Probably the boldest and most decadent of the bunch, Drunk Lovers is a unisex option that takes a moodier turn with its earthy, woody profile. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026 Remove woody vines climbing up trees and on fences near your house. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Waste Removal Mushrooms are nature’s decomposers that break down old plant material, dead insects, sticks and woody debris, decaying plant roots, and other organic matter. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woody
  1. sports car
  2. wagon
  3. SUV
  4. convertible
  5. station wagon
  6. hatchback
  7. town car
  8. hardtop
Noun
  • At its December 2025 world premiere, Toyota introduced the GR GT, describing it as the flagship of the GR brand rather than simply another Toyota sports car.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Porsche's 2025 Taycan takes elements from the popular Porsche 911 and mixes sports car DNA with pure electric power to create driving excitement for motorists on the open road.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • Coolers are also allowed as long as they are attached to a wagon.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
  • In Netflix’s new adaptation of Little House on the Prairie, the Ingalls family’s journey from Wisconsin to Independence, Kansas, is off to a rocky start when the wagon carrying them nearly overturns in a river.
    — Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • Rolon, 60, was at a yard sale just a few blocks from her home when the white BMW SUV heading south on Decker Ave.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
  • The 2026 Pathfinder is a mid-cycle refresh that builds on the fifth generation of the SUV.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • Deputies later found Pelosi's brown convertible nearby with damage to the front-right side, which was consistent with damage found on the parked car.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Shortly after, deputies found a California Highway Patrol vehicle parked behind the convertible, which the Sheriff’s Office stated was partially blocking the roadway.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of convertible
Noun
  • My family loved to spin yarns and tell stories, whether at the dinner table or on long drives in the station wagon and the backward-facing trundle seat.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • For those who miss the vibe of a station wagon, there is the bZ Woodland, and an all-electric Highlander is nearing the showroom, too.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
Definition of station wagon
Noun
  • In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Toyota's hybrid hatchback is noted for its affordability, excellent gas mileage, and recent redesign.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of hatchback
Noun
  • The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.
    — George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026
  • EVs would make ideal little town cars, catering for maybe 90% of driving needs.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of town car
Noun
  • It’s designed with a hardtop roof made from galvanized steel, a sturdy aluminum frame, PC screen walls for weather resistance, and removable windows.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • Details like the black hardtop on the upper sundeck add a sporty edge.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of hardtop

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