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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Outside, a firewood stock is set up for purchase for overnight guests, and the entire facility is handicap accessible. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2025 Then the girls joined us and got the cabin ready for a week of living while the men concentrated on cutting and splitting firewood and stacking it in a shed beside the kitchen. Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024 That’s because a real tree can be completely recycled if disposed of correctly, and can be used for things like firewood, wood chippings, or compost. Verity Burns, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024 Don't forget to keep your firewood in pristine condition using the Mars Explo Rack Cover. Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 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 Feb. 2025.

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firewood

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

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