noun

woodcutter

WUUD-kuht

Woodcutter (noun) means a person whose job is to cut down trees or chop wood. Example: “In the old story, a woodcutter finds a magic axe in the forest.”

noun

A person whose job is to cut down trees or chop wood.

"In the old story, a woodcutter finds a magic axe in the forest."

How to use woodcutter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who chops wood or fells trees for a living, often figuring in folk tales as a rugged forest worker.

Word forms

woodcutters plural

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of "wood" and "cutter."

Rhymes for woodcutter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “woodcutter” mean?

The word “woodcutter” means a person whose job is to cut down trees or chop wood. In plain terms, someone who chops wood or fells trees for a living, often figuring in folk tales as a rugged forest worker.

How do you pronounce “woodcutter”?

“Woodcutter” is pronounced WUUD-kuht (/ˈwʊdˌkʌtɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “woodcutter” in a sentence?

Here is “woodcutter” used in a sentence: “In the old story, a woodcutter finds a magic axe in the forest.”

What part of speech is “woodcutter”?

“Woodcutter” is a noun.