# Bois

/ˈbwɑ/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bois
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Definition

a tree that produces wood. You use this word when talking about forests, timber, or the material itself.

For teachers: a woody plant with a single main stem or trunk, typically growing several metres tall. Often used in forestry and general contexts to distinguish from shrubs or grasses.

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