firewood
pronunciation
How to pronounce firewood in British English:
UK [ˈfaɪəwʊd]
How to pronounce firewood in American English:
US [ˈfaɪərwʊd]
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- Noun:
- wood used for fuel
Word Origin
- firewood (n.)
- also fire-wood, late 14c., from fire (n.) + wood (n.).
Example
- 1. So the chief tells his people to gather more firewood .
- 2. Lat me be a piece of firewood instead .
- 3. Sofia , bulgaria : a man chops firewood for sale during the current gas crisis in eastern europe
- 4. " Only when all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire , " says a chinese proverb .
- 5. As the local gas pipeline is not functioning any longer , the villagers now rely on firewood , both for cooking and heating .