firewood

[fahyuhr-wood]

noun

1. wood suitable for fuel.

Word History and Origins

Origin of firewood¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, firewood is from the Middle English word ferwode. See fire, wood ¹

Example Sentences

"From a young age, we had to work, cleaning the dishes for the whole community and collecting firewood."

From BBC

With no electricity, many in Latin America cook with firewood or kerosene, risking respiratory illness.

From BBC

Five minutes in, the shrubs crackled as a stack of firewood on the side of the home — a common storage place for properties with wood-burning fireplaces — ignited.

From Los Angeles Times

It also means leaving behind certain luxuries, like a campground host to sell you firewood or the ability to pack every possible Trader Joe’s snack in your car.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have 1.5 million families who don't have access to energy or who cook with firewood and coal," he said.

From BBC