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
Examples of woody in a Sentence
Adjective
a woody piece of land
Recent Examples on the Web
Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Grasses follow a distinct form of photosynthesis known as the C4 pathway, while woody vegetation, like trees and bushes, follow another, the C3 pathway.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
Question 8 of 10 English ale is described as earthy, full-bodied, woody, floral, fruity, robust, malty.
—Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
There was a concentrating effect in a barrel over time, thus the Singapore whiskey will be perceived as woodier and more flavorful.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2023
Root loosening is especially critical for shrubs and trees, whose major roots can eventually become woody and inflexible with age, retaining elbowed bends and circling habits that can hamper growth or cause dieback years down the line.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2023
The guayule plant is a short, woody shrub that grows easily in the deserts of the American Southwest and requires much less water than crops like alfalfa or cotton that are also grown there.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
This version, with the addition of Guaiac Wood, is smokier and woodier—and lasts way longer.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
Extreme wildfires, like the Camp Fire that burned more than 153,000 acres and killed more than 80 people in 2018 or the Dixie Fire that’s now been burning for months and still isn’t fully contained, usually ignite and grow in dense forests that are too woody to graze sheep and goats.
—Vogue, 29 Sep. 2021
Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
The paper starts with woody pulp from plants of the Thymelaeaceae family, which grow at high altitude with moderate sunshine and good drainage — tea-growing terrain.
—Alex Travelli Uma Bista, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Plant it near the back of the woody plant border, perhaps behind Carissa or dwarf yaupon hollies that can provide dark evergreen foliage as a nice contrast.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
For those moments that call for the bold, a powerful gourmand, like DS & Durga’s Deep Dark Vanilla, or distinct floral with woody notes, a la Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Baccarat Rouge 540, will hold their own.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Consumers also report a pleasant woody note mixing with pleasant sweet grape notes to truly delight their taste buds.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
This hair and body fragrance mist has warm, woody notes of amber and musk, while the lightweight formula ensures your locks remain soft and shiny.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
Food scientists also played with woody, earthy, and nutty notes to give the product character.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Trim off the bottom inch of the asparagus stalks, or any amount that seems woody, and discard.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Lemongrass and galangal are woody things and don’t break down easily in a blender.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Grasses follow a distinct form of photosynthesis known as the C4 pathway, while woody vegetation, like trees and bushes, follow another, the C3 pathway.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
Question 8 of 10 English ale is described as earthy, full-bodied, woody, floral, fruity, robust, malty.
—Leslie Shapiro, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2023
There was a concentrating effect in a barrel over time, thus the Singapore whiskey will be perceived as woodier and more flavorful.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2023
Root loosening is especially critical for shrubs and trees, whose major roots can eventually become woody and inflexible with age, retaining elbowed bends and circling habits that can hamper growth or cause dieback years down the line.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2023
The guayule plant is a short, woody shrub that grows easily in the deserts of the American Southwest and requires much less water than crops like alfalfa or cotton that are also grown there.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
This version, with the addition of Guaiac Wood, is smokier and woodier—and lasts way longer.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
Extreme wildfires, like the Camp Fire that burned more than 153,000 acres and killed more than 80 people in 2018 or the Dixie Fire that’s now been burning for months and still isn’t fully contained, usually ignite and grow in dense forests that are too woody to graze sheep and goats.
—Vogue, 29 Sep. 2021
Noun
Step one: catch them Cicadas can typically be found in woody places, such as near trees and shrubs—though for hygiene reasons, experts warn against collecting cicadas for food in locations that may have pesticide or litter.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
The paper starts with woody pulp from plants of the Thymelaeaceae family, which grow at high altitude with moderate sunshine and good drainage — tea-growing terrain.
—Alex Travelli Uma Bista, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2024
Plant it near the back of the woody plant border, perhaps behind Carissa or dwarf yaupon hollies that can provide dark evergreen foliage as a nice contrast.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2024
For those moments that call for the bold, a powerful gourmand, like DS & Durga’s Deep Dark Vanilla, or distinct floral with woody notes, a la Maison Francis Kurkdijan’s Baccarat Rouge 540, will hold their own.
—Kara McGrath, Allure, 3 Apr. 2024
Consumers also report a pleasant woody note mixing with pleasant sweet grape notes to truly delight their taste buds.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
This hair and body fragrance mist has warm, woody notes of amber and musk, while the lightweight formula ensures your locks remain soft and shiny.
—Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2024
Food scientists also played with woody, earthy, and nutty notes to give the product character.
—Vivian Song, Robb Report, 12 Apr. 2024
Trim off the bottom inch of the asparagus stalks, or any amount that seems woody, and discard.
—Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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