Wood

Pronunciation: /wʊd/

Definitions of wood

noun a hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub

Example Sentences

A1 I have a wooden table made of wood in my living room.

A2 The carpenter used a saw to cut the wood into pieces for the project.

B1 The cabin was built entirely out of wood, giving it a rustic charm.

B2 The intricate wood carvings on the door were a testament to the craftsman's skill.

C1 The antique desk was crafted from rare, exotic woods imported from around the world.

C2 The violin's soundboard was made from aged spruce wood, enhancing its resonance and tone.

Examples of wood in a Sentence

formal The carpenter crafted a beautiful table out of solid wood.

informal I love the smell of fresh-cut wood in the workshop.

slang Let's ditch this party and go chill in the woods.

figurative Her words cut through him like a sharp piece of wood.

Grammatical Forms of wood

• past tense: wooded
• plural: woods
• comparative: woodier
• superlative: woodiest
• present tense: wood
• future tense: will wood
• perfect tense: have wooded
• continuous tense: is wooding
• singular: wood
• positive degree: wood
• infinitive: to wood
• gerund: wooding
• participle: wooded

Origin and Evolution of wood

First Known Use: 0725 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'wood' originated from the Old English word 'wudu' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'widuz'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the substance of trees and forests, the word 'wood' has evolved to also encompass the material used for building, fuel, and various other purposes. It has also been extended to describe a wooded area or forested land.