firewood

noun

fire·​wood ˈfī(-ə)r-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce firewood (audio)
Synonyms of firewoodnext
: wood used for fuel

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
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Every weekday morning, Luwi Ikabala sets up a sewing machine beside piles of sweet potatoes and firewood at the main market in Goroka, in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 In the living area on the first floor, his built-ins include slats to hide a sound system and deep storage for firewood. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026 Protect ash trees with systemic pesticides, avoid moving firewood, and plant native, borer-resistant trees. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 There were more tarps on the roof that covered stashes of firewood and fuel containers. — Zander Sherman, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for firewood

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of firewood was in the 14th century

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“Firewood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firewood. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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firewood

noun
fire·​wood -ˌwu̇d How to pronounce firewood (audio)
: wood cut for fuel

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