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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Even in more affluent parts of the capital, Havana, people have been cooking with firewood during the blackouts.
From BBC
They're already being felt every day by the families forced to cook with firewood and the drivers in urgent need of petrol.
From BBC
They stripped wood trim from the ship, and piled it for firewood.
From Literature
“You can start by fetching me some firewood,” said Gran.
From Literature
When natural gas replaced firewood and coal, for instance, home heating was improved.
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