Meaning & use

woodsy

adjective·Everyday

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Relating to, resembling, or reminiscent of woods or a forest, especially in scent or appearance.

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The candle had a warm, woodsy fragrance of cedar and pine.

They chose a woodsy cabin retreat for their weekend getaway.

A note on using this word

Woodsy is an informal, chiefly American adjective often used to describe scents, décor, or settings that evoke a forest.

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