Woodsy describes something that looks, smells, or feels like a forest or wilderness area. A woodsy scent might remind you of pine needles, damp earth, and tree bark. A woodsy cabin has that rustic, natural feeling of being surrounded by trees, maybe with log walls and a stone fireplace.

When perfume makers create woodsy fragrances, they're trying to capture the earthy, outdoorsy smell of the forest. When decorators describe a room as having a woodsy feel, they mean it uses natural wood, earth tones, and elements that bring the forest indoors.

The word carries a sense of being close to nature in an authentic way. A woodsy campground is tucked among tall trees, not paved over with concrete. You might describe someone's hiking boots as having a woodsy smell after a long trek through the mountains, or notice that a nature center has a pleasantly woodsy atmosphere that makes you feel like you've stepped out of the city and into the woods.