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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Investigating the Tracks' Origins In the study, the researchers assessed the viability of other potential explanations for the lines, including non-human animals, flotsam, the keel of ancient boats, and firewood. Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2025 Nothing says cabin quite like firepits, fireplaces, saunas, and firewood: all key features of this off-the-grid G-frame cabin. Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 22 Feb. 2025 But fires were inefficient, firewood was frequently stolen, and homes were easily burned down. Dan Piepenbring, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 For us, the machines were useful for loading firewood for an outdoor hotdog cookout in the winter sun. New Atlas, 15 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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firewood

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

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