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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In their eyes, a cord of firewood presents a plethora of possibilities. Vincent T. Davis, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Oct. 2024 Over the years, Anthony supported John Kinsel and Ronald Kinsel by not only delivering firewood but also taking John Kinsel to medical appointments and running various errands. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 Victims/survivors reported rapes after leaving IDP camps or their communities to look for food or firewood for cooking in insecure areas nearby the displacement camps. Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 That will prove handy on camping trips for things like a cooler, luggage, firewood and a grill, as well as during everyday driving for shopping bags, boxes and more. New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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firewood

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

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