firewood

noun

fire·​wood ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce firewood (audio)
: wood used for fuel

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
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The eggs may be transported on firewood, lawn furniture, or outdoor toys and accessories. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025 At a gas station that same morning, surveillance footage captured Brad's truck, which was missing the white trash bags, but the blue tarp, firewood rack and trash can were still present. Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025 The listing photo in 2010 led with the duplex’s standout staircase, designed to include storage for firewood. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 6 Mar. 2025 Remove any flammable material — including mulch, flammable plants, leaves and needles, firewood piles, patio furniture — away from wall exteriors. Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for firewood

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of firewood was in the 14th century

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“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firewood. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

firewood

noun
fire·​wood -ˌwu̇d How to pronounce firewood (audio)
: wood cut for fuel

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