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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Stack firewood away from the house, not up against it. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 Campfire S’mores balances notes of toasted marshmallow, melted chocolate, and smoky firewood—which capture that cozy and nostalgic summer feeling. Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025 Aisha Aboud, 47, said her family returned to a former frontline town, only for her son, Kanaan Muhamad Kanaan, 18, to touch a tripwire while collecting firewood. Lynsey Addario, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025 Many low-income households in Paraguay still use firewood for heating. Elizabeth McBride, CNN, 3 Mar. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firewood. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

firewood

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

More from Merriam-Webster on firewood

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!