How to Use "Wood" with Example Sentences

wood (n): the hard material that tree trunks and branches are made of; material that is commonly used to make furniture

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Used with adjectives:

"I like the color of natural wood."
(natural, light, dark)

"We need to remove the rotting wood."
(rotting, dead)

"The gate is made with solid wood."
(solid, hard)

"The kitchen cabinets are made with cherry wood."
(cherry, pine, oak)

Used with verbs:

"The carpenter cut the wood to make chairs."
(cut, chopped, sawed)

"The woodworker carves wood as a hobby."
(carves)

"He painted the wood a dark color."
(painted, stained)

"The campers burned wood to stay warm."
(burned)

"The campers gathered wood for a fire."
(gathered, collected)

Used with nouns:

"The gardeners spread wood chips on the playground."
(chips, shavings)

"Wood carving is his passion."
(carving)

"We cook using a wood stove."
(stove, fire)

"The front gate has a wood frame."
(frame, finish, trim)

Used with prepositions:

"All of her furniture is made with cherry wood."
(with)