firewood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of firewood
First recorded in 1350–1400, firewood is from the Middle English word ferwode. See fire, wood 1
Vocabulary lists containing firewood
Example Sentences
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Men help with animal-drawn ploughs, handle livestock, and gather firewood for winter, when snow cuts the village off from the outside world for almost six months.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
They also have to remove leaves, twigs and needles from gutters, and they already cannot keep exposed firewood in piles next to their house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 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
As a result, they had to plan their grocery shopping in advance and ration their firewood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 10, 2026
On the way to the creek, we cut dry branches for firewood, and I started a fire as soon as we arrived while Togbe and Grandpa Dodzi—as I now thought of him —husked the corn.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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