Timber: meaning, definitions and examples

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timber

[ ˈtɪmbər ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

building material

Timber refers to wood that has been processed for use in construction or carpentry.

Synonyms

lumber, wood.

Examples of usage

The house was built using timber sourced from sustainable forests.
The furniture was crafted from solid timber for durability.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

forest industry

Timber can also refer to trees that are grown and harvested for commercial use.

Synonyms

forestry, timberland.

Examples of usage

The timber industry is a major contributor to the local economy.
The company specializes in sustainable timber production.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

to harvest trees

To timber means to cut down trees for wood production.

Synonyms

fell, harvest.

Examples of usage

The logging company timbered the forest for timber.
The practice of timbering requires sustainable forestry management.

Translations

Translations of the word "timber" in other languages:

🇵🇹 madeira

🇮🇳 लकड़ी

🇩🇪 Holz

🇮🇩 kayu

🇺🇦 древесина

🇵🇱 drewno

🇯🇵 木材

🇫🇷 bois

🇪🇸 madera

🇹🇷 ahşap

🇰🇷 목재

🇸🇦 خشب

🇨🇿 dřevo

🇸🇰 drevo

🇨🇳 木材

🇸🇮 les

🇮🇸 viður

🇰🇿 ағаш

🇬🇪 ხე

🇦🇿 taxta

🇲🇽 madera

Etymology

The word 'timber' has its origins in Old English 'timber', meaning 'building materials, trees, wood'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to refer to wood used in construction and the practice of harvesting trees for commercial purposes. The timber industry has played a significant role in shaping economies and landscapes around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,640, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.

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