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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The reptiles typically hang out under rocks, logs and woodpiles, according to the National Park Service. Don Sweeney april 21, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Walking with Mira Nakashima through her woodpile is like visiting with family. Mo Rocca, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Remove woodpiles, brush piles, dense vegetation, and ground cover, and this takes away hiding spots for snakes and their food sources. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Apr. 2026 Areas with tall grass, brush, woodpiles or debris can create ideal hiding spots, especially during the hotter months. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for woodpile

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1552, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of woodpile was circa 1552

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Woodpile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/woodpile. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

woodpile

noun
wood·​pile -ˌpīl How to pronounce woodpile (audio)
: a pile of wood and especially firewood
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster