How to Use woodsy in a Sentence

woodsy

adjective
  • The room was filled with a dense, woodsy scent.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The mammals do, in fact, have a woodsy smell.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The theme of the big day was a woodsy tree house barn wedding.
    — Nikki Delamotte, cleveland.com, 7 Feb. 2018
  • More than two miles of hiking paths vary between woodsy and hilly.
    — Susan Dunne, courant.com, 20 June 2019
  • Want to flee the city and wake up to woodsy river views every day?
    — Megan Barber, Curbed, 29 Aug. 2018
  • The yards are landscaped, but giant mossy oaks lend a woodsy feel.
    — Christopher Spata, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Use it ground to add a spicy, woodsy flavor to both sweet and savory recipes.
    — Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
  • While walking toward the beach with a friend, two young men jumped out from a woodsy area.
    — Daniel González, azcentral, 28 Apr. 2018
  • How about dish ware and table clothe settings with the woodsy designs?
    — Jim Gronaw, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 8 Dec. 2019
  • This woodsy Washington retreat is a dream come true for adults and kids alike.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The scent was very herbal and a little woodsy, which has a nice, soothing quality.
    — Ashley Weatherford, The Cut, 25 May 2018
  • Check out Tofte Trails and its five woodsy rentals about 30 minutes south.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Midwest Living, 7 May 2026
  • Use very low groundcover plants between them for a woodsy effect.
    — Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The flavor is a bit stronger than Mediterranean oregano, more earthy and woodsy tasting.
    — Katie Workman, NBC News, 4 May 2020
  • The easy-to-use dropper is great, and the taste, although strong, is nice, with hints of citrus and woodsy notes.
    — The Editors, Marie Claire, 17 Apr. 2019
  • The woodsy ski town of June Lake is like Mammoth without the crowds.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • The gin and tonic candle is woodsier and smells like soothing herbs.
    — Allison Steele, Philly.com, 7 June 2018
  • Use chunky outdoor lights to give this woodsy Christmas tree theme an authentic look.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2022
  • Use chunky outdoor lights to give this woodsy Christmas tree theme an authentic look.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2022
  • The fragrance is deep and woodsy, with amber and leather notes that are at once soothing and powerful.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2022
  • And thus, once more, help color this woodsy slice of the West a definitive shade of blue.
    — Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2023
  • The show includes log rolling, chainsaw carving, pole climbing, and other woodsy sports.
    — National Geographic, 3 Apr. 2019
  • With notes of earthy cedar wood, fresh juniper berry, and crisp balsam, the candle is the perfect blend of warm, woodsy, and fresh.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Nov. 2025
  • With notes of earthy cedar wood, fresh juniper berry, and crisp balsam, the candle is the perfect blend of warm, woodsy, and fresh.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • But first, here’s what to consider when planning your woodsy holiday.
    — Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • And so this little family pads about silently in bare feet, both at home and in their woodsy environs.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Pair any of the four citrus fruits for a burst of freshness, then add a hint of warmth with vanilla, and a woodsy note with rosemary.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Getting food delivered to the house, in the woodsy western end of town, can be challenging.
    — New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Fir might smell a little crisper, and Fraser Fir a bit woodsier, or not.
    — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 28 Nov. 2019
  • The new episodes bring a time-jump from that day to Alyssa now working in a woodsy cafe in a different part of the country.
    — Nick Romano, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2019

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