Firewood

Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪərˌwʊd/

Definitions of firewood

noun In this context, firewood is a collective noun that represents a mass of wood used for burning in a fire.

Example Sentences

A1 I collected firewood for the campfire.

A2 We need to gather more firewood before it gets dark.

B1 The cabin was stocked with plenty of firewood for the winter.

B2 He chopped the firewood into smaller pieces for easier burning.

C1 The firewood was seasoned and ready to use in the fireplace.

C2 She stacked the firewood neatly in the shed to keep it dry.

Examples of firewood in a Sentence

formal The family gathered enough firewood to last them through the winter.

informal We need to stock up on firewood before it gets too cold.

slang Let's grab some firewood and have a bonfire tonight!

figurative He used her words as firewood to fuel his determination.

Grammatical Forms of firewood

• plural: firewoods
• comparative: more firewood
• superlative: most firewood
• present tense: firewood
• future tense: will be firewood
• perfect tense: have been firewood
• continuous tense: is being firewood
• singular: firewood
• positive degree: firewood
• infinitive: to firewood
• gerund: firewooding
• participle: firewooded

Origin and Evolution of firewood

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'firewood' originated from the combination of the words 'fire' and 'wood' to refer to wood that is used as fuel for fire.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'firewood' has remained consistent in its meaning as wood used for fuel, but its usage has expanded to include various types of wood sources and sizes for burning.