wood

noun

ˈwu̇d How to pronounce wood (audio)
Definition of woodnext
1
as in lumber
tree logs as prepared for human use a huge load of wood outside the furniture maker's factory

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as in forest
often woods plural a dense growth of trees and shrubs covering a large area deer and mountain lions live in those woods

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Recent Examples of wood Indeed, the Pardee School for Global Studies joins a growing number of major US timber projects, including the world's tallest timber tower, the first wooden Apple Store, and even an airport terminal made from wood. — Adam Williams, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025 The cozy interior is swaddled in leather and burl wood, and rear-seat passengers even got elegant picnic tables that folded down from the front seatbacks. — Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 Guest room rooms are appointed with oak woods, crisp cream walls, and plenty of Le Labo products. — Vogue, 27 Feb. 2025 The 14 suites were built with recyclable aluminum ceilings, recycled teak wood, and rocks sourced on site. — Kathryn Romeyn, AFAR Media, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for wood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wood
  1. lumber
  2. forest
  3. timber
  4. woodland
Noun
  • Among the challenges ahead are the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canadian lumber, Christensen said.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Canadian lumber is used in everything from framing to cabinetry and furniture.
    — Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of lumber
Noun
  • When in a forest, stay in proximity to shorter tree groupings.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2025
  • More than 50 percent of the 751 million acres of forest land in the US is privately owned, and these owners decide how their land is managed.
    — Kiley Price, WIRED, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of forest
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  • This month, President Trump signed executive orders aimed at aggressively ramping up the nation's timber production.
    — Alana Wise, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The hoard appeared to be purposely buried in the remains of some sort of structure — archaeologists found evidence of post holes of a timber building that had long since rotted away.
    — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of timber
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  • Each spring and fall, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County conducts prescribed burns across prairies, woodlands and wetlands in an effort to restore and maintain the ecological health of a site, district officials said in a press release on Friday.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Upon arrival, visitors are welcome to explore its sprawling woodlands, with vast forests of beech and fir playing host to a wealth of native Italian fauna.
    — Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
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