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

A standard panoramic glass roof makes it easy to spot Woodsy Owl in the wild.

From New York Times • Jul. 6, 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

Woodsy, like he had put more of it on.

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

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