driftwood
pronunciation
How to pronounce driftwood in British English:
UK [ˈdrɪftwʊd]
How to pronounce driftwood in American English:
US [ˈdrɪftˌwʊd]
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- Noun:
- wood that is floating or that has been washed ashore
Word Origin
- driftwood (n.)
- 1630s, from drift (v.) + wood (n.).
Example
- 1. There are only 25 inscriptions , some quite long , and all written on driftwood .
- 2. Now the driftwood hut is a relic of a bygone age , in a wilderness of breathtaking beauty .
- 3. A surfer , and a self-taught chef creates his breathtaking geometric sand sculptures freehand with a length of driftwood during the period of low tide .
- 4. Exhausted , he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect him from the elements , and to store his few possessions .
- 5. Weathered driftwood browns and tans inspired from beach sand and seashells to soft greens , yellows , and pastel blues paint the picture of nautical life .