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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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 19 Dec. 2024.

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firewood

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

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