firewood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of firewood
First recorded in 1350–1400, firewood is from the Middle English word ferwode. See fire, wood 1
Example Sentences
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“We can gather firewood and roast wild cocoyams to go with them!”
From Literature
He now helps his mother gather firewood from collapsed houses, pulling loose planks from the debris to sell.
From BBC
Their uncle said that the pair had been gathering firewood for their disabled father when they were killed.
From BBC
It reaches faraway areas by hitching a ride on firewood.
From Los Angeles Times
It is crossed daily by villagers, as their families have done for generations, for collecting firewood or smalltime trading.
From Barron's
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