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

Wood cut and kept for burning, usually for heat.

"They stacked firewood by the back door before winter."

How to use firewood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWood meant to be burned for warmth.

Common pairings

chop firewood stack of firewood dry firewood

firewoods plural

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They stacked _____ by the back door before winter.

From Middle English fyrewoode, equivalent to fire and wood.

Origin: Middle English

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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.