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
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Lemongrass and galangal are woody things and don’t break down easily in a blender.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
It’s aged from three to six years in a variety of barrel sizes, yielding a slightly woody and sweet bourbon that is a favorite of craft connoisseurs and bourbon fans around the country.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 May 2024
Lemongrass and galangal are woody things and don’t break down easily in a blender.
—Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Woody.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woody. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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