Meaning of the word wood in English

What does wood mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wood

US /wʊd/

UK /wʊd/

the hard fibrous material that forms the main part of the trunk and branches of a tree or shrub, used for fuel or timber.

Example:

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The house was built of stone and wood.

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We gathered some wood for the campfire.

Synonym:

timber lumber firewood

an area of land, smaller than a forest, covered with growing trees.

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We went for a walk in the wood.

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The children built a fort deep in the wood.

Synonym:

forest grove copse thicket