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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Clear wood piles and stack firewood far away from your house. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026 Splitting a log with a firewood kindling splitter can accomplish all of that quickly and easily. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 May 2026 Our room came ready with a vase of roses, a basket of treats, a box of chocolates and firewood dropped off by the front door. Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 18 May 2026 Move stacked firewood far away from the house. Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for firewood

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

firewood

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

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