firewood

noun

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

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

They chopped enough firewood to last the winter.
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Whereas the tiny blades on a traditional multitool might whittle a tree branch, the V3 will take down the whole tree, split it into firewood and dig the bonfire pit. New Atlas, 25 July 2025 It is felled and cut into firewood — and demand for these logs is high in the fall. Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025 Newspapers began publishing firewood prices in their classified sections. Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 8 July 2025 The local ingredients are transformed into magical dishes by chef/proprietor Ubaldo Martínez whose open-kitchen uses rustic techniques such as firewood ovens and grills. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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