Synonyms of wood

wood

noun

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wood

Operating as a bed and breakfast in recent years, the residence has undergone an impressive preservation campaign that added geothermal heating and cooling, updates to the electrical system, and upkeep of the wood finishes. — Richard Lane, Des Moines Register, 21 Sep. 2026

This means the snake could begin hiding in several places near or around your home, such as sheds, wood piles, or inside. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 21 Sep. 2026

Other big stories ➤ A stash of rare wood meant for a yacht helped shape one of Phoenix's most unusual schools. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026

So the wood provides an alternate way to heat the entire home. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing wood

• wood nymph