Word
timber
Meanings
Wood used for building, furniture, or other practical purposes.
Trees grown or cut to provide wood as a resource.
Definition
Timber is wood, especially wood prepared for building or making things.
Timber refers to wood used as a material for construction or manufacturing. It can mean trees that will be cut for wood, or wood that has already been cut into boards and beams. In everyday English, it often contrasts with other building materials like steel or concrete.
Examples
- I ordered timber to build a set of shelves for my garage.
- They moved the timber indoors before the rain started.
- She chose timber floors to make the living room feel warmer.
- We saw trucks carrying timber along the highway.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse timber (wood as a material) with lumber; in American English lumber is more common for cut wood, while timber can mean both trees and building wood.
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