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Definition of beechwood
beechwood
/ˈbiːtʃ.wʊd/
beech · wood
Plural:beechwoods
beechwood Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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• noun
1
The pale, hard, close-grained timber of the beech tree, widely used for furniture, flooring, tool handles, and smoking foods.
Example
"The carpenter selected a smooth plank of beechwood to craft the dining room chairs."
2
A woodland or forest consisting predominantly of beech trees.
Example
"In autumn, the floor of the ancient beechwood is covered in a thick carpet of copper leaves."
Synonyms
View all synonyms for beechwood• adjective
1
Made of, consisting of, or processed using the wood of a beech tree.
Example
"The artisanal cheese was slowly aged over smoldering beechwood chips to give it a mild, smoky flavor."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Beechwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/beechwood