woody

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adjective

ˈwu̇-dē 

woodier; woodiest

1

: abounding or overgrown with woods

2

a

: of or containing wood or wood fibers : ligneous

woody tissues

b

: having woody parts : rich in xylem and associated structures

woody plants

3

: characteristic of or suggestive of wood

wine with a woody flavor

woodiness noun

woody

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noun

ˈwu̇-dē 

variants or woodie

plural woodies

: a wood-paneled station wagon

Examples of woody in a Sentence

Adjective

a woody piece of land

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Basil roots easily in water, while woodier herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, do better when propagated in soil. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 9 May 2025

Those who prefer a slightly woodier scent will love Viktor & Rolf's Good Fortune, an eau de parfum hinted with jasmine, vanilla, and palo santo. —Sarah Han, Allure, 17 July 2024

Noun

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Organically rich and moist Soil pH: Neutral Learn More Bougainvillea Few woody vines are more colorful than bougainvillea. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 14 May 2025

Picked up notes of amber, warmer spices, and woody elements. —Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 12 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun

alteration of wood entry 2

First Known Use

Adjective

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for woody

• goody
• hoodie

Kids Definition

woody

adjective

ˈwu̇d-ē

woodier; woodiest

1

: having or covered with trees

a woody piece of land

2

: of or containing wood or wood fibers

woody plant tissue

3

: characteristic of or similar to wood

a woody texture