firewood
word
Definition
Wood that is cut or collected to be burned as fuel, usually for heating or cooking.
Usage & Nuances
Used in rural, camping, or fireplace contexts. Uncountable noun ("some firewood," not "a firewood"). Not the same as 'fire,' which is the flame, or 'wood,' which can mean the material in general.
Spanish: leñaPortuguese (BR): lenhaPortuguese (PT): lenhaChinese (Simplified): 柴火Chinese (Traditional): 柴火Hindi: लकड़ी (जलाने की)Arabic: حطبBengali: জ্বালানি কাঠRussian: дроваJapanese: 薪（たきぎ）Vietnamese: củiKorean: 장작Turkish: odunUrdu: ایندھن کی لکڑیIndonesian: kayu bakar
Example Sentences
We need more firewood for the campfire.
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They stacked the firewood next to the house.
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She collects firewood every morning.
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Do you think this much firewood will last through the night?
natural
All the firewood got soaked in the rain, so we couldn't start a fire.
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If you split the firewood smaller, it will burn faster.
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