lumberyard

American  

[luhm-ber-yahrd] / ˈlʌm bərˌyɑrd /

noun

1. a yard where lumber is stored for sale.

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lumberyard British  

/ ˈlʌmbəˌjɑːd /

noun

1. Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): timberyard.  an establishment where timber and sometimes other building materials are stored or sold

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Etymology

Origin of lumberyard

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90; lumber ¹ + yard ²

Example Sentences

When we moved to Carbon Canyon in 1969, central Malibu boasted not much more than a lone supermarket, a couple of gas stations and a lumberyard.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2025

With the hospital damaged, a medical triage center started at the local lumberyard.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

Wynne, 30, spent three seasons pitching in independent leagues and was working in a lumberyard when he was signed as a minor league free agent in 2019.

From Washington Times • Jun. 26, 2023

She should have then talked to the general manager of the best traditional lumberyard in her city to find contractor recommendations.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023

“I work at a lumberyard and I imagine stuff while I work. What did your parents think about you becoming a writer?”

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner