wood

/wʊd/
noun
  1. The hard, fibrous material that forms the trunk and branches of trees, used for building, fuel, and making things.
    • The table is made of solid oak wood.
    • We need to chop some wood for the fireplace.
    • The carpenter carefully sanded the wood before painting it.
  2. An area of land covered with trees, smaller than a forest; a woods.
    • A small stream runs through the wood.
    • We went for a hike in the wood behind the farm.
    • The children love to play hide-and-seek in the wood.
  3. A type of golf club with a large head, traditionally made of wood, used for long shots.
    • The golfer selected a wood for the long drive over the water.
    • He used a wood to hit the ball down the fairway.
    • She bought a new set of woods for her golf game.
adjective
  1. Made or consisting of wood; wooden.
    • She collects wood furniture from antique shops.
    • They live in a wood cabin in the mountains.
    • The floor is covered with wood planks.