Synonyms of wood

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noun (1)

ˈwu̇d 

1

as in lumber

tree logs as prepared for human use

a huge load of wood outside the furniture maker's factory

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lumber
• timber
• beam
• stake
• pile
• stick
• sill
• splint
• post
• firewood
• block
• brace
• billet
• stave
• cordwood
• ridgepole
• bar

2

as in forest

often woods plural a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

deer and mountain lions live in those woods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forest
• woodland
• timber
• timberland
• forestland
• grove
• plantation
• arboretum
• brake
• coppice
• stand
• thicket
• brushwood
• copse
• chaparral
• woodlot
• scrubland
• greenwood
• wildwood
• covert

woods

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noun (2)

plural of wood

as in woodland

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

deer and mountain lions live in those woods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forest
• woodland
• timberland
• forestland
• timber
• grove
• arboretum
• plantation
• thicket
• copse
• coppice
• brake
• chaparral
• stand
• brushwood
• woodlot
• scrubland
• greenwood
• wildwood
• covert

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wood

Noun

The insides contained lightweight metal and bits of wood, but their makeup was primarily 3D printing and fiberglass, and very difficult to view out of when acting. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 Apr. 2025

The finish is medium to long, with lingering sweet corn, wood spice, and mellow fruit notes. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025

Noun

Back in the woods, a band of militiamen wanders up to Jamie, beating the living daylights out of Lord John, and intervenes. —Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024

Claire joyfully sleeps with her husband as her other one runs for his life through the woods. —Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024

Phrases Containing wood

• wood nymph