# firewood

/ˈfaɪɝˌwʊd/ (US) · /fˈaɪəwʊd/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/firewood
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

wood that you cut into pieces and burn in a fire to stay warm or to cook food.

For teachers: wood that is prepared for use as fuel in a fireplace, stove, or campfire. Often refers to logs or branches that have been seasoned or dried to improve combustion.

## Examples

- We need to gather more firewood before the sun goes down.
- The cabin was stocked with enough seasoned firewood to last through the coldest weeks of the winter.
- Sustainable forestry practices ensure that the collection of firewood does not deplete the local ecosystem or destroy the habitats of nesting birds.

## Usage notes

- Uncountable when referring to the material as a whole; occasionally used with 'piece of' or 'load of' to indicate quantity.

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