firewood

noun

Definition of firewoodnext
as in cordwood

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Recent Examples of firewood The kidnappers had begun making Ujah fetch water, gather firewood, and carry out other tasks. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 The analysis looked at factors like cottage rental costs, fuel, groceries prices, drinks, and the overall cost of firewood. — Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The second awning is available optionally across the three-model lineup, and Stockman offers additional options such as a 24-in smart TV, dual-bike rack and front firewood box. — New Atlas, 17 July 2026 Firewood Stacks Even the neatest firewood stack can provide a cozy hideaway for rodents. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for firewood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for firewood
  1. cordwood
  2. wood
  3. lumber
  4. beam
Noun
  • For a school like Georgia, which has consistently stacked elite talent like cordwood in the Kirby Smart era, those are compounded.
    — Jeff Sentell, AJC.com, 17 June 2026
  • In the short video, a giant mass of salmon — an uncountable number of fish — are stacked up like cordwood in the narrow stream.
    — Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 May 2025
Definition of cordwood
Noun
  • The latter can be ceramic (which is unfortunately fragile), steel (usually with a protective chrome finish) or wood.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Choose a cabin surrounded by woods for hiking; a cottage perched on the sea for water sports; a farmhouse near the vineyards for wine-tasting.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of wood
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  • The store adjusted its merchandise to meet demand, stocking lumber for the first time.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • During the pandemic, supply chain problems sent window and lumber prices soaring.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumber
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  • However, when the collaboration turned on the experiment, researchers found that the beam did not meet specifications.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The rear wheels are now connected by a rigid beam, and the differential is mounted directly to the frame rather than the axle as on previous trikes.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of beam

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