Synonyms of timber

timber

noun

ˈtim-bər 

1

as in forest

a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area

upon our approach the deer disappeared back into the timber from whence it had come

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in wood

tree logs as prepared for human use

needed a new load of timber to finish building the house

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

3

as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed

a novel with the timber to become a best seller, if marketed correctly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• material
• making
• substance
• potentiality
• raw material
• stuff
• metal
• possibility
• matter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timber

For The Times) California lawmakers have voted to shift a state forest system away from commercial logging and pave the way for tribal co-management, delivering a win to a movement rooted in the historic timber wars. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

This innovation provides a sustainable, recyclable alternative to fiberglass while directly strengthening Maine’s economy by utilizing its local timber industry. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Think custom modern furniture, beds dressed in cloud-like linens, and soothing palettes of cream, sand and light timber. — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026