lumber (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmbər/

Definition

Wood prepared and used for building and carpentry.

Examples

• The store sells various types of lumber, including pine, oak, and redwood.

• He carefully stacked the lumber to prevent it from warping.

• Builders often buy lumber in bulk to reduce costs.

How to Use lumber

lumber yard (collocation)

A place where lumber is stored and sold. — "We bought all the lumber for the deck at the local lumber yard."

lumberjack (collocation)

A person whose job is to cut down trees and prepare them for transport. — "The lumberjack skillfully felled the giant pine tree."

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