woodsier; woodsiest
: characteristic or suggestive of woods
the woodsy flavor of mushrooms

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But first, here’s what to consider when planning your woodsy holiday. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 After all the canine excitement, base yourself at North of North Resort, a woodsy-meets-luxe retreat that blends purpose with adventure. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025 This 2,000-square-foot, two-bedroom, two-bath townhome from 1983 sat at the end of a woodsy cul-de-sac. Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 The Hinoki scent is gender-neutral and has lovely woodsy-slash-beachy notes. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for woodsy

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First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of woodsy was in 1854

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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodsy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

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woodsy

adjective
woodsier; woodsiest
: of, relating to, or suggestive of woods
a woodsy smell

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