wood
n. C / U A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈwʊd// UK //wˈʊd// wood
n. the hard substance that makes up the trunk and branches of a tree. It is used for making things like furniture, paper, and fuel for fires.
n. the hard, fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. Often used as a material for construction or as a fuel source.
The table is made of solid wood.
The carpenter selected a high-quality piece of oak wood to build the new kitchen cabinets.
Sustainable forestry practices ensure that the wood harvested for industrial use is replaced by new growth to maintain the ecosystem's balance.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the material in general; countable when referring to specific types or varieties of the material.