woody
woody Lexical Profile
woody Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Consisting of, containing, or resembling hard, fibrous plant tissue or wood.
"Remember to snap off the tough, woody ends of the asparagus spears before roasting them."
Covered with or abounding in trees and woods.
"The hiking trail winds through a quiet, woody valley before ascending the ridge."
Having a warm, earthy aroma or flavor reminiscent of fresh timber, bark, or forest foliage.
"Aged in oak barrels for a decade, the red wine developed a rich, woody aroma with hints of vanilla."
• noun
American A vintage station wagon or automobile featuring exterior rear bodywork constructed of wood framework and paneling, historically popular in surfing culture.
"They strapped their longboards to the roof of a restored 1940s woody and drove down the California coast."
A perennial plant, such as a tree or shrub, that produces hard, lignified stems that survive above ground through the winter.
"The botanical garden's winter care workshop focuses primarily on pruning deciduous woodies."
• Rhymes for woody
Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'wody', formed from the noun 'wood' (from Old English 'wudu') plus the adjectival suffix '-y'.