woody

noun

variants or woodie
Definition of woodynext
as in sports car

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Recent Examples of woody In the forest and other natural settings, termites are beneficial insects that recycle woody debris, such as dead trees, and return nutrients to the soil. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Waste Removal Mushrooms are nature’s decomposers that break down old plant material, dead insects, sticks and woody debris, decaying plant roots, and other organic matter. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 As for the furnishings and decor, Marie threw in a mix of colors, shapes, and textures—from an eye-popping blue denim patchwork on the sofa (Osni and Roberts’s idea) to a delicately curved Noguchi pendant lamp—to create a kaleidoscopic counterpoint to the woody cocoon. — Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2026 BornToStandOut Drunk Lovers Eau de Parfum with Amber Probably the boldest and most decadent of the bunch, Drunk Lovers is a unisex option that takes a moodier turn with its earthy, woody profile. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for woody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for woody
  1. sports car
  2. wagon
  3. SUV
  4. convertible
  5. station wagon
  6. hatchback
  7. town car
  8. hardtop
Noun
  • Porsche's 2025 Taycan takes elements from the popular Porsche 911 and mixes sports car DNA with pure electric power to create driving excitement for motorists on the open road.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Earlier this week, the Italian sports car maker announced its longtime chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, is leaving the company.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 June 2026
Definition of sports car
Noun
  • For the little ones, bring their bike, wagon, scooter or stroller to decorate before taking a Liberty Lap through the park.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • Its long roofline, gently sloping rear hatch and clean body sides give it an upscale wagon appearance that stands apart from the sea of boxy crossovers.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • Lena Dunham was spotted in the back of an SUV, while producer Jack Antonoff was photographed by paparazzi stepping out in an oversized black blazer and matching slacks.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Page Six posted photos of Gigi Hadid, Bradley Cooper, and Swift’s close friend Ashley Avignone whisking over in yet another SUV.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
Definition of SUV
Noun
  • The convertible is also painted Verde Scuro, a rare color for Mondials and and a quite attractive dark-green hue.
    — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
  • Its battery life and graphics performance don't impress, but when discounted, this convertible is worth a look.
    — George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of convertible
Noun
  • For those who miss the vibe of a station wagon, there is the bZ Woodland, and an all-electric Highlander is nearing the showroom, too.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
  • Neither will be a station wagon nor a sports car, however.
    — Morgan Korn, ABC News, 21 June 2026
Definition of station wagon
Noun
  • In Irkutsk, Russia, a man is seen leaning into the open window of a hatchback and repeatedly hitting another motorist.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026
  • Toyota's hybrid hatchback is noted for its affordability, excellent gas mileage, and recent redesign.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Definition of hatchback
Noun
  • The app, called Cherry, lasted only a year, but Sacks did better with another early-stage investment in a company that sent a town car to pick you up.
    — George Packer, The Atlantic, 4 May 2026
  • EVs would make ideal little town cars, catering for maybe 90% of driving needs.
    — Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of town car
Noun
  • It’s designed with a hardtop roof made from galvanized steel, a sturdy aluminum frame, PC screen walls for weather resistance, and removable windows.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
  • Details like the black hardtop on the upper sundeck add a sporty edge.
    — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 16 June 2026
Definition of hardtop

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