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woodman

WUUD-muhn

Woodman (noun) means a person who cuts down trees or works with wood, especially in a forest. Example: “The old woodman knew every path through the forest.”

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A person who cuts down trees or works with wood, especially in a forest.
"The old woodman knew every path through the forest."

How to use woodman

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for someone who works in the woods, cutting or managing timber — similar to "woodsman."

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Word forms

woodmen plural

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Etymology

From Old English wudumann, literally "wood" plus "man."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “woodman” mean?

The word “woodman” means a person who cuts down trees or works with wood, especially in a forest. In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for someone who works in the woods, cutting or managing timber — similar to "woodsman.".

How do you pronounce “woodman”?

“Woodman” is pronounced WUUD-muhn (/ˈwʊdmən/ in IPA).

How do you use “woodman” in a sentence?

Here is “woodman” used in a sentence: “The old woodman knew every path through the forest.”

What part of speech is “woodman”?

“Woodman” is a noun.

Where does the word “woodman” come from?

The word “woodman” comes from Old English. From Old English wudumann, literally "wood" plus "man.".

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