lumber — wood that has been prepared for use in building
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: wood that has been prepared for use in building
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlʌmbər/
Example Sentences
- The lumberjack's favorite pickup line: 'Are you lumber? Because you're giving me wood!'
- The elephant lumbered across the savanna like a walking bulldozer.
- Home Depot's lumber section is where my wallet goes to die.
lumber
NOUN[/ˈlʌmbər/]
wood that has been prepared for use in building
A lumber carpenter processes raw logs into prepared planks at a sawmill
Lumber builds dreams in slumber's number — even when thunder strikes, the timber stands true
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'lomber' or 'lumber', likely derived from Scandinavian sources, possibly related to Old Norse 'lumra' meaning to move heavily or clumsily. The word originally referred to pawned articles or discarded items before acquiring its modern sense of timber or wood.
Breakdown
The word does not have a clear morpheme breakdown. 'Lumber' is a standalone word from Scandinavian origin, not composed of recognizable English prefixes or suffixes.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The lumberjack's favorite pickup line: 'Are you lumber? Because you're giving me wood!'”
“The elephant lumbered across the savanna like a walking bulldozer.”
“Home Depot's lumber section is where my wallet goes to die.”
“Quality lumber is essential for building a sturdy house.”
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