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

According to the official tasting notes, the liquid is a dark amber color and there are aromas of agave, chocolate, walnut, and prune on the nose, followed by warm wood, agave, and fruit on the palate. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 June 2025

The eye-catching chair comes in six stunning shades, including sage and cornflower blue, and is constructed with soft boucle fabric, a solid wood base, and a 360-degree swivel base to easily spin around and pivot from person to person when guests are over. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 June 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