Advertisement

View synonyms for firewood

firewood

[fahyuhr-wood]

noun

  1. wood suitable for fuel.



Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of firewood1

First recorded in 1350–1400, firewood is from the Middle English word ferwode. See fire, wood 1
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“We were very poor in the rancho,” Alvarado said, recounting how he had to gather and sell firewood as a child to help out his parents.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Some weeks ago, a community member noticed a dead rat that a tracker dog later traced to firewood that had recently been delivered.

For cooking she collects firewood around their farm nearby.

Read more on BBC

"From a young age, we had to work, cleaning the dishes for the whole community and collecting firewood."

Read more on BBC

With no electricity, many in Latin America cook with firewood or kerosene, risking respiratory illness.

Read more on BBC

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


FireWirefirework