woodpile

noun

wood·​pile ˈwu̇d-ˌpī(-ə)l How to pronounce woodpile (audio)
: a pile of wood (such as firewood)

Examples of woodpile in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web No one enters the back room overlooking the garden and the woodpile. Andrew Cockburn, Harper's Magazine, 22 Aug. 2024 Eliminate or reduce rodent shelter around the home by removing outdoor junk and clutter, and by moving woodpiles, lumber, hay bales etc. Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2024 Make sure any tick-attractive areas (like especially shady spots or woodpiles) are far away from your patio. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2024 The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, according to the National Park Service. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 23 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for woodpile 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodpile was circa 1552

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“Woodpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodpile. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

woodpile

noun
wood·​pile -ˌpīl How to pronounce woodpile (audio)
: a pile of wood and especially firewood
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