timber — wood prepared for use in building or carpentry
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: wood prepared for use in building or carpentry
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɪmbər/
Example Sentences
- The old barn was built with locally sourced timber.
- The beaver thought human timber was just nature's IKEA furniture kit.
- Quality timber is essential for building a durable house.
timber
NOUN[/ˈtɪmbər/]
wood prepared for use in building or carpentry
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Timber derives from Old English 'timber', originally meaning 'building' or 'structure'. The word comes from a Proto-Germanic root related to the verb meaning 'to build', eventually narrowing its sense to refer specifically to wood used as a building material.
Breakdown
The word evolved from a Germanic verbal root meaning 'to build' or 'construct' (related to Old English 'timbran'), with the noun form 'timber' initially denoting any constructed building before specializing to mean timber wood or lumber for construction.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The old barn was built with locally sourced timber.”
“The beaver thought human timber was just nature's IKEA furniture kit.”
“Quality timber is essential for building a durable house.”
“Sustainable timber harvesting protects our forests for future generations.”
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