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

The school is also upgrading its shelter, preparing for winter blackouts and stockpiling firewood. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Locate firewood and propane gas tanks at least 50 feet from the structure. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

In the first three years, combustible materials like firewood, dead leaves, branches, mulch and wood chips would have to be cleared 5 feet around homes. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Store firewood neatly, preferably elevated and away from the house, and clear clutter that could shelter rodents. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 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