English Explanatory Dictionary

firewood

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

Pronunciation

/ˈfaɪ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-firewood.wav /ˈfa.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfaː(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.ə(ɹ).wʊd/ /ˈfɑ.əː(ɹ).wʊd/ fīʹərwo͝od fīr /ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd/ [ˈfaɪ.ɚ.wʊd] [ˈfäː.ɚ.wʊd] /ˈfɑe.ə(ɹ).wʊd/

Word forms

firewood firewoods

Etymology

From Middle English ferwode, fyrewoode, equivalent to fire + wood.

Related words

fireplace wood burner woodfire woodfired woodstove

Derived words

firewood-gatherer firewooding firewood rape
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