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

Removing flammable debris, mulch, firewood and vegetation from around buildings also reduces the risk of fire spreading to the home. — Virginia Iglesias, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026

Villagers used to gather firewood and harvest cashews on the slopes. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026

For example, Taylor says firewood should be stored on a table or other platform elevated a few feet above the ground. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Oct. 2026

This is the area where, if an ember lands and ignites something — a pile of firewood, a trash can or a deck — fire can break into the house and burn it down. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 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