Examples of firewood in a Sentence
They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
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Hundreds of local residents are allowed legal access to the ranch — known locally as La Sierra — for grazing and collecting firewood through rights granted to their families before Colorado became a state.
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Wood-burning units run $30 to $60 in firewood for frequent use.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.
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Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
28 June 2026
Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Wood-burning units run $30 to $60 in firewood for frequent use.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
Fresh flowers and firewood deliveries make cottages feel like home without the chores.
—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firewood. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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firewood
noun
fire·wood
-ˌwu̇d 
: wood cut for fuel
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