woody

Having fibrous bark

Woody describes things resembling or containing wood—a woody stem is stiff and bark-covered, woody terrain has many trees, and a woody scent suggests cedar or pine.

A woody is also slang for an erection, and separately, a wood-paneled station wagon popular from the 1930s through 1960s: They drove the old woody to the beach. (Capitalized Woody is a given name.)

scent

cedar

Durable, fragrant conifer

sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
patchouliAromatic tropical mint extract
pineCone-bearing evergreen

vetiver · oakmoss · frankincense · myrrh · incense · amber · balsamic · resinous · earthy · musk

botanical

oak

Quercus genus member

mapleSap-yielding hardwood tree
birchPale deciduous hardwood
pineCone-bearing evergreen

cedar · willow · trunk · branches · bark · timber · lumber · hardwood · softwood · sapling

flavor

oakiness

Barrel-derived flavor note

tanninsAstringent plant compounds
vanillinAromatic aldehyde from beans
barrel-agedMatured in wooden vessels

charred · toasted · smoky · resinous · earthy · spicy · nutty · bourbon · whiskey · wine

habitat

forest

Tree-dense ecosystem

woodlandForested land area
thicketDense shrub cluster
groveSmall stand of trees

copse · underbrush · canopy · clearing · timberland · rainforest · jungle · taiga · boreal · ecosystem

texture

grain

Cereal plant's harvest unit

knotsSecured loops in rope
gnarledTwisted and knotty
fibrousMade of threads

rough · splintery · polished · veneer · sawdust · plywood · sanding · varnish · carpentry · joinery

durable

sturdy

Solidly built, durable

robustStrong and durable
solidFirm matter state
strongHaving great physical power

resilient · hardy · tough · rugged · reliable · stable · long-lasting · enduring · reinforced · dense

Categories

tree traitsbranching, rooted, tall, leafy, shady
plant traitsthorny, spiny, evergreen, deciduous, flowering
fragrancesperfume, cologne, aftershave, essential oils, floral
Plant-Relatedplant, leaf, root, stem, bark
scent wordsfragrant, aromatic, pungent, musty, musky
scentsperfume, scent, fragrance, fragrant, aromatic

Opposites

plant stem texture/composition

woodyherbaceous

Having soft green stems

tender · soft · pulpy · fleshy · succulent

FLAVOR PROFILE (wine/food)

Having orchard flavor

fresh · juicy · bright · crisp · citrusy

Phrases

knock on woodSuperstitious phrase averting jinx
out of the woodsBeyond immediate danger
wooden stickRigid timber length
wooden legTimber limb replacement
knocking on woodSuperstitious protective gesture
wooden spoonCarved cooking utensil

Family

wood, wooden, woods, woodwork, woodsy, woodsman, woodsmen, woodman, woodier

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G