woodshed

[ wood-shed ]

noun

1. a shed for storing wood for fuel.

verb (used without object)

, wood·shed·ded, wood·shed·ding.

1. Slang. to practice a musical instrument assiduously and with a specific goal in mind:

   He's woodshedding for next week's show.

woodshed

/ ˈwʊdˌʃɛd /

noun

1. a small outbuilding where firewood, garden tools, etc, are stored

Word History and Origins

Origin of woodshed¹

First recorded in 1835–45; wood ¹ + shed ¹

Example Sentences

Conservative poobah Bill Kristol took her to the woodshed Wednesday for her stance against raising the debt ceiling.

From The Daily Beast

"You'd better put that pony back in the barn," Farmer Green called from the woodshed door.

From Project Gutenberg

Without a word, she went to the woodshed and brought back a pair of oars which she fitted into the locks.

From Project Gutenberg

Several times I was obliged to turn from the road, once taking shelter under a tree and again in a woodshed.

From Project Gutenberg

Even I had a little bowl of water in the woodshed, though I could easily have run up to the barnyard when I wanted a drink.

From Project Gutenberg

He gave me a very large mutton bone, and I held it in my mouth, and watched him opening the woodshed door.

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