wood
- 01 A2 Elementary
the hard substance that forms the trunk and branches of a tree.
the hard, fibrous structural tissue that makes up the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub. Uncountable when referring to the material generally.
Simple“The dining table is made of solid wood and is very heavy.”
In context“The artisan selected a high-density wood for the cabinet, ensuring the finished piece would resist warping in humid climates.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
an area of land covered with a thick growth of trees.
an area of land, smaller than a forest, that is covered with a thick growth of trees. Often used in the plural form 'the woods' to refer to a single forested area.
Simple“We spent the afternoon walking through the woods behind our house.”
In context“The path meandered through a dense wood of ancient oaks before opening onto a wide, sunlit meadow.”
PitfallWe went for a walk in the wood. We went for a walk in the woods.While 'a wood' is correct, English speakers usually use the plural 'the woods' to describe the place where they walk.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
a type of golf club used for hitting the ball long distances.
a type of golf club with a large head, traditionally made of wood but now usually made of metal. Used for long-distance shots.
Simple“He used a three-wood to hit the ball onto the green.”
In context“Despite the technological shift to titanium, golfers still refer to these long-distance clubs as woods due to their historical construction.”
- 04 C1 Advanced
a group of musical instruments like the flute or clarinet.
a collective term for woodwind instruments. Usually used in the plural to refer to the section of an orchestra.
Simple“The composer wrote a beautiful melody specifically for the wood section.”
In context“The conductor requested a softer attack from the woods to avoid overpowering the delicate solo from the first violin.”
SynonymswoodwindsAntonyms - 05 C2 Proficiency
a slang word for when a man's penis becomes hard.
a slang term for a penile erection. Highly informal and potentially offensive in professional or mixed company.
Simple“The teenage boys were making crude jokes about having wood.”
In context“The script was criticized for its reliance on juvenile humor, including several unnecessary references to wood.”