Synonyms of lumberjack

lumberjack

noun

ˈləm-bər-ˌjak 

as in lumberman

a person whose job is to cut down trees

the sawmill gets most of its business from the lumberjacks up north

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lumberman
• logger
• lumberer
• forester
• jack
• sawyer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lumberjack

The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw. — Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026

But this year’s report, published Wednesday, has the Queen City of the East – home of horror author Stephen King and the mythical birthplace of lumberjack Paul Bunyan – standing alone. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026

The line's North to Alaska program brings Indigenous Alaskans and resident experts on board, from lumberjacks who can swing an axe with style to mountain climbers who have tackled Denali. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2026

Don’t miss Lumberjack Days, a tradition since the 1930s, held every July and featuring live music, BMX stunt performances, local food, and, of course, lumberjack shows with log rolling and speed sawing. — Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026