wood

noun

ˈwu̇d How to pronounce wood (audio)
Definition of woodnext
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as in lumber
tree logs as prepared for human use a huge load of wood outside the furniture maker's factory

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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

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Recent Examples of wood Glossy wood floorboards lead to the formal dining room, which features one of 14 fireplaces found throughout the home. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 July 2026 Rows of horizontal blond wood panels line the walls in a nod to the board-and-batten siding that’s used on barns and sheds, with tall, narrow windows that can slide open to provide cross-ventilation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 The sumptuous design extends throughout the property, from the dining room, adorned with Murano glass chandeliers and wall sconces, to the moody bar and lounge with its fine wood paneling and custom ironwork. — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared photos on X from the plane's interior, which appeared to show large conference tables, leather seats and some glossy wood paneling. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for wood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
  1. lumber
  2. forest
  3. timber
  4. woodland
Noun
  • In the episode, Carrie is nearly crushed after Matthew Labyorteaux's Albert Quinn nearly drops a pile of lumber clean on her head.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
  • Yes, the Sharks spent Wednesday acquiring expensive, heavy lumber.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of lumber
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  • The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • There are brisk 7am forest walks, group yoga, breath work, and a class on Lanserhof healing exercises, which combine stretching, tapping, and movement.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of forest
Noun
  • Its exterior is reminiscent of a chalet and is finished in timber, with a metal roof.
    — Adam Williams July 01, New Atlas, 1 July 2026
  • The farmhouse dates to the 17th century, but the road serving it wasn’t built until recently; for generations, the only way in or out was on foot, along the same mule paths used to ferry hay and timber down from higher pastures.
    — Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of timber
Noun
  • These emerge in spring from woodland pools, feed on deer, and some infected females lay eggs that already carry the virus.
    — John Drake, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • His father's body was found Tuesday outside the property, which was in a woodland area northeast of the northern city of Thessaloniki.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of woodland

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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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