1. the quality or state of being woody; having the characteristics of wood
2. the tough, fibrous texture in plants or food that resembles wood
Usage: often used to describe overcooked or old vegetables

Examples

• The woodiness of the old asparagus made it difficult to chew.
• Overcooking the broccoli resulted in an unpleasant woodiness.
• The stem’s woodiness indicated the plant had matured significantly.
• She noticed the woodiness in the carrots that had been stored too long.
• The woodiness of the celery suggested it was past its prime.
• Proper harvesting prevents woodiness in root vegetables.