1
a
: the hard fibrous substance consisting basically of xylem that makes up the greater part of the stems, branches, and roots of trees or shrubs beneath the bark and is found to a limited extent in herbaceous plants
b
: wood suitable or prepared for some use (such as burning or building)
2
a
: a dense growth of trees usually greater in extent than a grove and smaller than a forest
—often used in plural but singular or plural in construction
b
: woodland
3
a
: something made of wood
b
: a golf club having a thick wooden head
also
: a golf club having a similar head made of metal
wooded; wooding; woods
: to gather or take on wood
: to cover with a growth of trees or plant with trees
archaic
: violently mad
Synonyms
Examples of wood in a Sentence
Noun
Some baseball bats are made out of wood.
The wood on the deck has begun to rot.
Their house is near a small wood.
A thick woods runs along the boundary of the estate.
The house is surrounded by woods.
He went for a hike in the woods.
She hit a wood off the tee.
Recent Examples on the Web
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
After another piece of wood or a plastic water bottle was flung toward law enforcement, demonstrators would yell for the others to stop hurling projectiles.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The aesthetic is spare but elegant, emphasizing contemporary African craft — woven rugs, rich woods, baskets, and pottery.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Composite Shingles These synthetic tiles are designed to mimic the look of natural slate or wood and last 30-50 years.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Remove or Clean Carpets and Rugs When possible, replacing carpets with tile or wood floors is beneficial.
—Ray Hainer, Health, 3 May 2024
Generally, these are among the loudest yelps heard in the turkey woods.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
Still, Tate grabbed their fishing rods, reels, tackle boxes and other equipment, before throwing the equipment into the woods and damaging them.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 May 2024
There was the last show, which recreated his ranch in Colorado, including the wood beams and active fireplaces.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
Classified as a Bureau Veritas Clean Ship, its decks are made from non-wood recyclable resin and its exhaust catalysts filter 99.8 percent of fine particles.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022
Even some non-wood models advise against immersing in water or putting in the dishwasher, particularly ball-bearing pins.
—Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2021
The building boom could gain momentum as the summer goes on, said Jesse Singh, CEO of Azek, a company that makes decks, patios and other outdoor furnishings from non-wood composites.
—Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 16 June 2020
Noun
Lattice, simply routed pieces of wood, and complementary paint colors decorate the petite oasis.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2024
After another piece of wood or a plastic water bottle was flung toward law enforcement, demonstrators would yell for the others to stop hurling projectiles.
—Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2024
The aesthetic is spare but elegant, emphasizing contemporary African craft — woven rugs, rich woods, baskets, and pottery.
—Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2024
Composite Shingles These synthetic tiles are designed to mimic the look of natural slate or wood and last 30-50 years.
—Sara Kendall, Miami Herald, 3 May 2024
Remove or Clean Carpets and Rugs When possible, replacing carpets with tile or wood floors is beneficial.
—Ray Hainer, Health, 3 May 2024
Generally, these are among the loudest yelps heard in the turkey woods.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 2 May 2024
Still, Tate grabbed their fishing rods, reels, tackle boxes and other equipment, before throwing the equipment into the woods and damaging them.
—Greg Wehner, Fox News, 2 May 2024
There was the last show, which recreated his ranch in Colorado, including the wood beams and active fireplaces.
—Vanessa Friedman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The only downside of this top-tier furniture polish is that it can’t be used on non-wood items.
—Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2023
Classified as a Bureau Veritas Clean Ship, its decks are made from non-wood recyclable resin and its exhaust catalysts filter 99.8 percent of fine particles.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2022
Even some non-wood models advise against immersing in water or putting in the dishwasher, particularly ball-bearing pins.
—Washington Post, 1 Feb. 2021
The building boom could gain momentum as the summer goes on, said Jesse Singh, CEO of Azek, a company that makes decks, patios and other outdoor furnishings from non-wood composites.
—Paul R. La Monica, CNN, 16 June 2020
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wood. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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wood
1 of 2 noun1
: a dense growth of trees usually smaller than a forest
—often used in plural
a thick woods runs along the ridge
2
: a hard fibrous substance that is basically xylem and makes up the greater part of the stems, branches, and roots of trees or shrubs beneath the bark
also
: this material prepared for some use (as burning or building)
3
: something made of wood
especially
: a golf club having a wooden head
wood
2 of 2 adjective1
2
: suitable for cutting or working wood
wood chisels
3
or woods
: living, growing, or existing in woods
ˈwu̇dz
Biographical Definition
Wood
2 of 2biographical name (2)
Leonard 1860–1927 American physician and general
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