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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Do not carry firewood long distances. Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025 Reduce rodent habitat around your home, workplace, and recreational areas by removing brush, rock piles, junk, cluttered firewood and possible rodent food supplies. Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025 Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025 Potable water, firewood, or even a functioning electric fence around the camp may not be available. Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 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 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

firewood

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

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