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Definition of firewood

firewood

/ˈfaɪ.ɚˌwʊd/
fire · wood
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• noun

1

Wood that has been cut, split, or gathered specifically to be used as fuel for a fire.

Example

"We spent the entire afternoon chopping and stacking firewood to prepare for the approaching winter storm."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century as a direct compound of the English words 'fire' and 'wood'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Firewood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/firewood
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