noun
Uncommon
firewood
FEYE-uh-wuud
Firewood (noun) means Wood cut and kept for burning, usually for heat. Example: “They stacked firewood by the back door before winter.”
noun
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Wood cut and kept for burning, usually for heat.
"They stacked firewood by the back door before winter."
How to use firewood
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWood meant to be burned for warmth.
Common pairings
chop firewood
stack of firewood
dry firewood
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Word forms
- Plural
- firewoods
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Etymology
From Middle English fyrewoode, equivalent to fire and wood.
Rhymes for firewood
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What does “firewood” mean?
The word “firewood” means wood cut and kept for burning, usually for heat. In plain terms, wood meant to be burned for warmth.
How do you pronounce “firewood”?
“Firewood” is pronounced FEYE-uh-wuud (/ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ in IPA).
How do you use “firewood” in a sentence?
Here is “firewood” used in a sentence: “They stacked firewood by the back door before winter.”
What part of speech is “firewood”?
“Firewood” is a noun.
Where does the word “firewood” come from?
The word “firewood” comes from Middle English. From Middle English fyrewoode, equivalent to fire and wood.
Is “firewood” a common word?
“Firewood” is an uncommon word in modern English.
