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
  • 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
  • Earlier this week, the Italian sports car maker announced its longtime chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, is leaving the company.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • Few embody that philosophy today—authentically—quite like cabin and wagon maker Rollo Dunford Wood, who lives in an ancient home set amid the remote, rolling moorland of North Wales with his ceramicist wife, Freyja Lee, and their three children.
    — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 9 July 2026
  • At a charge, guests may also book a cute Patina Osaka wagon, packed with chairs, cuddly blankets, bites, and drinks for a bucolic picnic in the park.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Page Six posted photos of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone whisking over in yet another SUV.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 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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