firewood

/ˈfaɪərˌwʊd/

Definitions

1. noun

fuelwood, particularly wood cut and prepared for burning as fuel

“She gathered firewood for the evening’s campfire.”

2. noun

a quantity of wood cut and prepared for burning in a fireplace or wood stove

“The firewood for the winter was stacked in the garage.”

3. verb

to make firewood from wood

“He went out to firewood the trees for the winter.”

Synonyms

  • fuelwood
  • kindling
  • wood

Antonyms

  • electricity
  • gasoline