driftwood

noun

drift·​wood ˈdrift-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce driftwood (audio)
1
: wood drifted or floated by water
2

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Waves can also carry driftwood, logs or other debris, which also can be dangerous. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Other prominent design features of the space include a large driftwood sculpture in the center of the dining room, which is surrounded by four round banquettes with channel tufting. Roger Sands, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 That, after all, is exactly what happened to me with that fateful piece of driftwood. Julia Ries, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024 Expansive overwater, beach, and hilltop villas have thatched roofs, glass bottoms, plush four-poster beds, private pools, and stylish driftwood furniture. Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for driftwood 

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First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of driftwood was in 1633

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“Driftwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driftwood. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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driftwood

noun
drift·​wood ˈdrift-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce driftwood (audio)
: wood drifted or floated by water

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