woodshed

American  

[wood-shed] / ˈwʊdˌʃɛd /

noun

1. a shed for storing wood for fuel.

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verb (used without object)

woodshedded, woodshedding

1. Slang. to practice a musical instrument assiduously and with a specific goal in mind.

   He's woodshedding for next week's show.

woodshed British  

/ ˈwʊdˌʃɛd /

noun

1. a small outbuilding where firewood, garden tools, etc, are stored

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Etymology

Origin of woodshed

First recorded in 1835–45; wood ¹ + shed ¹

Example Sentences

Trex stock got taken behind the PVC woodshed.

From Barron's • Nov. 7, 2025

Before last week, I was already writing a column taking Los Angeles to the woodshed for not being and doing and thinking boldly enough.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025

They don’t just lose home nailbiters, they get taken to the woodshed.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

Then the police find a human skeleton in the woodshed, and “The Dog of the North” takes on the scent of “A Rose for Emily.”

From Washington Post • Mar. 14, 2023

Hatsue walked out of the shadow of the woodshed and into the glow of the porch light.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson