Definition of FIREWOOD

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.

Recent Examples on the Web

These embers can ignite vegetation and invade homes through open windows, roof venting and any exposed flammable materials, such as lawn furniture, sheds and firewood stacks. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Don’t let your landscaping become a fire risk," 7 June 2019 During four minutes of a ride down a river in a motor skiff, scores of silvery fish—as big and sturdy as lengths of firewood—erupt leaping from the water. — Richard Adams Carey, WSJ, "‘Overrun’ Review: Too Many Fish to Fry," 12 May 2019 The park does have carts to haul your gear and dollies to transport firewood. — Sharyn Alden, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Island hopping in Wisconsin: 5 worth a visit," 15 June 2018 In Houlton, Maine, the farm cooperative Friends of Aroostook harvests food and provides firewood for seniors in the rural area. — Clare Ansberry, WSJ, "For Elderly in Rural Areas, Volunteers Step In," 10 Dec. 2018 Sarhadi Zwak, spokesman for the governor of the eastern Laghman province, says the victims were girls, aged 10-12, who were gathering firewood on Wednesday. — Fox News, "The Latest: Suicide bomb hits Shiite area in Kabul, kills 1," 15 Aug. 2018 The dog lies on a simple wooden table nestled next to familiar objects: a bundle of firewood, a lidded earthenware jar, a wicker fruit basket, and a pair of wooden sandals, presumably those of its master or mistress. — Arthur Wheelock, WSJ, "Well-Worn Life, Frozen In Time," 19 Oct. 2018 For nearly three full seconds, the camera focuses on a seemingly undisturbed aisle of motor oils, firewood, toys and auto accessories. — Amy B Wang, Washington Post, "Cameras capture every angle of Canadian couple’s snack-throwing, ceiling-shattering arrest," 30 June 2018 Two fuzzy chairs face a fireplace, next to which there’s an overflowing (but artfully arranged) container of firewood. — Liz Stinson, Curbed, "Rent this cozy loft that doubles as a furniture showroom," 27 Dec. 2018

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