# sawmill

/ˈsɔˌmɪɫ/ (US) · /sˈɔːmɪl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sawmill
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

a factory where trees are cut into smaller pieces of wood, like planks or boards.

For teachers: a facility where logs are processed into lumber by cutting them into smaller pieces.

## Examples

- The local sawmill provides jobs for many people in the town.
- After the forest was cleared, the logs were transported to the sawmill for processing into timber for construction.
- Modern sawmills use automated machinery to ensure that the wood is cut with extreme precision, minimizing waste and maximizing the yield from each log.

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