woodsy

American

[wood-zee] / ˈwʊd zi /

adjective

woodsier, woodsiest

of, or characteristic or suggestive of, the woods.

a woodsy fragrance.

woodsy British

/ ˈwʊdzɪ /

adjective

informal of, reminiscent of, or connected with woods

a woodsy mountain hideaway

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Etymology

Origin of woodsy

1855–60, wood ¹ + -s ³ + -y ¹; cf. -sy

Example Sentences

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Woodsy Owl told readers “Give a hoot! Don’t pollute” in one ad.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2017

Forest Service mascot "Woodsy Owl," or the slogan "Give a Hoot, Don't Pollute."

From US News • Nov. 18, 2015

Suddenly, he can't live without Woodsy, as he dubs her not long after they've met.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2014

"I'm very excited about the future. Woodsy is pretty disappointed, and is beating himself up, but the way he skied and what he managed to achieve with his hip injury was unbelievable."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2014

Woodsy, like he had put more of it on.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia

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