firewood

noun

fire·​wood ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce firewood (audio)
Synonyms of firewoodnext
: wood used for fuel

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores. Chelsea Adams, USA Today, 20 June 2026 My personal favorite is A Pizzeri, where Michele, its pizza master, slowly ferments his dough everyday and maintains a large stack of olive branches for firewood. Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026 The kitchen walls are covered in floral wallpaper, the table is set with plates and aluminum coffee cups, baskets are filled with firewood, and old photographs of her parents hang above the bed. Claudia Williams, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 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 25 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

firewood

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

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