firewood

noun

fire·​wood ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌwu̇d 

: wood used for fuel

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.

Recent Examples on the Web

Villagers used to gather firewood and harvest cashews on the slopes. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

This is the area where, if an ember lands and ignites something — a pile of firewood, a trash can or a deck — fire can break into the house and burn it down. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

This week, DiMarco delivered two free cords of firewood to help the Olivers stretch their heating oil. — Meg Oliver, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

The shelter’s busy end included large, overlapping hearths surrounded by animal bones, stone-knapping debris, and firewood. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for firewood

• adulthood
• babyhood
• brotherhood
• cottonwood
• fatherhood
• fuelwood
• hardihood
• ironwood
• leatherwood
• likelihood
• livelihood
• maidenhood

Kids Definition

firewood

noun

fire·​wood -ˌwu̇d 

: wood cut for fuel