Synonyms for

Woodstock

Verb / ˈwʊˌdstɑ:k / Another word for woodstock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Woodstock is a small town in upstate New York, USA, known for a famous music festival that took place there in 1969.

Synonyms & similar words

gig performance show spectacle celebration party get-together reunion meeting assembly conclave convention conference convocation summit symposium

Synonyms by register

Formal

timber lumber

Informal

stuff material things

Literary

arboreal substance forest yield

Antonyms

metal stone rock plastic synthetic artificial

Common collocations

  • piece of wood
  • hardwood
  • softwood
  • firewood
  • driftwood
  • wood grain
  • wood smoke
  • wood carving

Word family

noun wood
adjective wooden

Usage note

While 'woodstock' is not a standard English word, the term 'wood' is commonly used to refer to the material from trees. 'Woodstock' is primarily known as the name of a famous music festival.

Example sentences

  1. I wish I could have been at Woodstock to see Jimi Hendrix play his guitar.
  2. Woodstock was a peaceful event with lots of young people enjoying music and nature.
  3. My parents were at Woodstock and they say it was the best time of their lives.
  4. Woodstock was a turning point in music history, bringing together different genres and cultures.
  5. Woodstock made me realize the power of music to unite people and spread a message of peace.

Quotes

  • Woodstock was a spark of beauty - Joni Mitchell
  • We are stardust, we are golden - Joni Mitchell, Woodstock
  • If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair - Scott McKenzie, San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)

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