Lumber

usgb/ˈlʌmbər/
noun

Cut pieces of tree used for building.

He bought some lumber to build a bookshelf.
Visual representation of "lumber" - Cut pieces of tree used for building

Often appears as...

  • lumber mill
  • lumber yard
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Construction Material

Refers to processed wood for structures; remember it's a building context, not small-scale crafting.

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The cabin was made from pine lumber.
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Associated Places

Often linked with where it's processed or sold, like 'lumber mill' or 'lumber yard.'

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We'll get our supplies from the local lumber yard.
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Not Always Smooth

'Rough lumber' means it's unprocessed and textured, not smooth.

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The chair was carved from rough lumber.
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