woody

variants or woodie
Definition of woodynext

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Recent Examples of woody Spread a 3-to-4-inch layer of coarse, woody mulch over almost all garden areas to keep dormant weed seeds from sprouting. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Rosemary is a woody, perennial herb with evergreen, aromatic, needle-like foliage. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, niche perfume brand Maison Louis Marie offers several scent options, including Bois de Balincourt (an intoxicating woody scent), inspired by the founder’s ancestral French countryside home. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026 The second release was a reposado version of this symphony barrel maturation, and to my palate this tequila was a bit raw and woody. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woody
Noun
  • Garretson also drove for Dick Barbour’s sports car-racing crew.
    Adam Ismail, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The German sports car maker unveiled a new GT3 variant called the S/C on Tuesday.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The fire department was equipped with a trough, mounted on wagon wheels upon which buckets hung at the ready.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Apr. 2026
  • From a quick trip to the park to a weekend away, Keenz wagons offer style and comfort.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • His attackers were last seen fleeing in white KIA SUV.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The warning signs came long before a tractor-trailer skidded across the median of I-75 in Ohio and struck a pickup and an SUV on Christmas Eve morning in 2022, killing four members of the same family, one of whom was pregnant.
    Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The convertible, which had its roof down for the majority of the pursuit, appeared to have paper license plates.
    Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • And while the nameplate continued until 1992 as a convertible, the coupe version ceased production in 1981.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the family was found in 2024 by Archer Mayo, a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
    CBS News, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The Ford station wagon thought to belong to the family was found in 2024 by a diver who had been looking for it for several years.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In the video, three officers surround a black hatchback sedan, which was pulled over on the side of the road.
    Anna Bauman, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Even with membership discounts, refueling in Hong Kong cost 15% more than before the war for Jason Kan, an independent commercial consultant in the city who drives a compact hatchback.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Days unfold through a series of private visits, backed by a luxury town car for any spur-of-the-moment detours.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Jerry eventually sent an assistant back in a town car to quietly retrieve the soup anyway.
    Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • This hardtop gazebo has a spacious open layout, elegant sliding doors, and breathable mesh windows that block out the sun and keep you cool on hot days.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
  • General awareness of vehicle safety increased, and convertibles are undeniably less safe in rollover accidents than hardtops.
    Jason Fogelson, AJC.com, 20 Mar. 2026

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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woody. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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