Wooden: meaning, definitions and examples

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wooden

[ ˈwʊdən ]

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furniture making

Made of wood; consisting of wood; resembling wood; woody.

Synonyms

timber, wood-made, woody

Examples of usage

The table was made of a beautiful wooden oak.
She admired the wooden carvings on the chair.

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material description

Lacking life, vigor, or spirit; mechanical.

Synonyms

lifeless, rigid, stiff

Examples of usage

His delivery was wooden and uninspiring.
The actor's performance felt wooden and lacking emotion.

Translations

Translations of the word "wooden" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de madeira

🇮🇳 लकड़ी का

🇩🇪 hölzern

🇮🇩 kayu

🇺🇦 дерев'яний

🇵🇱 drewniany

🇯🇵 木製の (もくせいの)

🇫🇷 en bois

🇪🇸 de madera

🇹🇷 ahşap

🇰🇷 나무로 된

🇸🇦 خشبي

🇨🇿 dřevěný

🇸🇰 drevený

🇨🇳 木制的 (mù zhì de)

🇸🇮 lesen

🇮🇸 úr tré

🇰🇿 ағаштан жасалған

🇬🇪 ხის

🇦🇿 taxtadan

🇲🇽 de madera

Word origin

The word 'wooden' originates from the Middle English word 'wode', which comes from the Old English word 'wudu'. Wood has been an essential material for construction, tools, and art throughout human history. The use of wooden objects dates back to ancient civilizations, where wood was abundant and versatile. Wooden structures have been a fundamental part of architecture, from the earliest shelters to modern buildings.