Synonyms of timber

timber

noun

ˈtim-bər 

1

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

upon our approach the deer disappeared back into the timber from whence it had come

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forest
• wood(s)
• woodland
• timberland
• forestland
• grove
• coppice
• brushwood
• copse
• thicket
• brake
• stand
• chaparral
• woodlot
• scrubland
• plantation
• greenwood
• wildwood
• arboretum
• covert

2

as in wood

tree logs as prepared for human use

needed a new load of timber to finish building the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wood
• lumber
• beam
• stake
• pile
• sill
• post
• firewood
• splint
• stick
• brace
• block
• billet
• stave
• cordwood
• ridgepole
• bar

3

as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed

a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• material
• making
• substance
• potentiality
• raw material
• stuff
• metal
• possibility
• matter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timber

Rinderknecht originally was charged with destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire. — Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

An elevated timber boardwalk, or gangway, guides guests to the front door. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The three-bedroom main house adopts a farmhouse-chic aesthetic, with barnwood siding and reclaimed bridge timbers adding a rustic touch to the steel doors and windows. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2026

National parks prioritize conservation and recreation, while national forests allow a broader range of uses, including recreation, grazing, timber harvesting, and hunting. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026