noun
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 notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for someone who works in the woods, cutting or managing timber — similar to "woodsman."
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Etymology
From Old English wudumann, literally "wood" plus "man."
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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.".
