wood
Translation
wood, timber, forest
Examples
This table is made of solid wood.
This table is made of solid wood.
We went for a walk in the wood.
We went for a walk in the wood.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable)) the hard material from trees This table is made of solid wood.
((countable)) an area of land covered with trees We went for a walk in the wood.
Similar Words
Synonyms: timber, lumber (for material); forest, woods (for area of trees)
Etymology
From Old English 'wudu', meaning 'tree, wood, forest'.
Memory Tips
Think of what a wooden door is made of. The word 'wood' is simple and fundamental, like the material itself.