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.
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Sophie Neiman With the village empty, Congolese soldiers dismantled its homes piece by piece for firewood, residents say. Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025 Schools and residential buildings have also gone cold — with residents told to dress warmly or gather firewood from nearby forests. Charles Maynes, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025 Additionally, in the game, the steakhouse fire begins when a lantern falls over, whereas in the show, Ellie hurls a piece of firewood at David, which then ignites the building's curtains. Jessica Sager, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025 Remove Hiding or Nesting Spots Stacks of firewood, piles of stones, and deep layers of mulch make wonderful burrows for snakes, especially in shady, damp spots. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 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

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“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firewood. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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firewood

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

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