firewood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of firewood
First recorded in 1350–1400, firewood is from the Middle English word ferwode. See fire, wood 1
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Example Sentences
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For years afterward, Angelenos collected firewood from the mangled forest of broken tree branches the waters left behind.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
Sushila Devi, who runs a small tea shop in a bustling market in Delhi, says she has been using firewood for both her shop and home.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
Government programmes have rapidly expanded LPG use for cooking in India, replacing kerosene and traditional biomass like firewood and dung.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
Despite the ongoing dangers he and his wife are trying their best to create a festive atmosphere, gathering firewood to bake cakes on their stove.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Most girls were afraid to gather firewood by themselves.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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