Timber

Pronunciation: /ˈtɪmbər/

Definitions of timber

noun wood that has been prepared for use in building or carpentry

Example Sentences

A1 The timber was used to build a new house.

A2 The carpenter cut the timber into smaller pieces.

B1 The timber industry is an important part of the local economy.

B2 The construction company sourced high-quality timber for the project.

C1 The architect specified sustainable timber for the building materials.

C2 The ancient timber beams in the cathedral were carefully preserved during renovations.

Examples of timber in a Sentence

formal The timber industry plays a significant role in the economy of this region.

informal We're going to need a lot of timber for this construction project.

slang Let's chop some timber for the bonfire tonight!

figurative The team's morale was like a piece of timber, strong and unbreakable.

Grammatical Forms of timber

• past tense: timbered
• plural: timbers
• comparative: more timber
• superlative: most timber
• present tense: timbers
• future tense: will timber
• perfect tense: have timbered
• continuous tense: is timbering
• singular: timber
• positive degree: timber
• infinitive: to timber
• gerund: timbering
• participle: timbered

Origin and Evolution of timber

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'timber' originated from the Old English word 'timbrian' meaning 'to build'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'timber' evolved to specifically refer to wood that is used for construction purposes, such as beams and planks.