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 Twin wood-burning ovens at the heart of the restaurant neatly showcase this vision. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 The curvy wood frame and oversized door pulls give the Scandi-centric piece a bit of retro appeal without feeling dated. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Its cabin is classier for the 2027 model year, incorporating authentic wood trim, new color schemes and upgraded tech. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 When choosing an exterior color to go with a wood roof, consider how the material will weather over time. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wood
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  1. lumber
  2. forest
  3. timber
  4. woodland
Noun
  • In the video, the popular streamers Maya Higa and FaZe Adapt sit together on a log, chatting nonchalantly as a massive grizzly bear lumbers toward them.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026
  • New tariffs on lumber are expected to slow the rate of new home construction and make buying a home more expensive.
    — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lumber
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  • Sign up to get expert tips on the best of Southern California's beaches, trails, parks, deserts, forests and mountains in your inbox every Thursday.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bordering the Indian Ocean, the game reserve’s unique coastal location brings seven lush ecosystems into the picture, including a portion of the world’s last remaining sand forest.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of forest
Noun
  • Stumpage and timber prices capture the value of felled trees.
    — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Set back along Summit Drive, the contemporary home is a near 11,900-square-foot marvel of concrete, glass, steel, stone, and timber.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of timber
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  • Cacao only grows in the tropics, which means the nearest actual cacao trees would have been at least a 3,000-kilometer trek away from the woodlands of the eastern US.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There are also wetlands, woodlands, savannahs, and mountain bush.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Wood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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