adjective
Made of wood, or hard like wood.
The plant has a thick, woody stem.
These branches are too woody to bend.
Common phrases & grammar
woody stem · woody plant · woody branches
woody + noun
be + woody
American English
How to pronounce woody
adjectiveB2
WƱddee
/ˈwʊ.ɾi/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Made of wood, or hard like wood.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
adjectivetechnical
Having a smell or taste like wood, especially in wine or food.
The wine has a strong, woody flavor.
This cheese tastes woody.
Good to know
This meaning is often used for wine and other foods.
Common phrases & grammar
woody flavor · woody aroma
a woody + noun
taste + woody
adjectiveless common
Covered with many trees.
They walked through a woody hillside.
The northern part of the island is still woody.
Good to know
For everyday speech, wooded is more common for this meaning.
Common phrases & grammar
woody hillside · woody area
a woody + noun
be + woody
Related words & forms
Change y to i before adding -er or -est: woodier, woodiest.