Definition

A type of wood that is light in weight, often used for starting fires or as kindling.

Example

We used lightwood to start the campfire quickly.

Conversation

Hey, do you know where I can find some lightwood for the fire pit this weekend?

Yeah, I saw some at the hardware store last week.

Perfect! I need it for kindling since we plan to roast marshmallows.

That sounds fun! The lightwood should work great for getting the fire started.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lightwood is formed from "light" (from Old English "leoht", meaning not heavy or bright) and "wood" (from Old English "wudu", meaning tree or timber). The word "lightwood" refers to wood that is not heavy, often used to describe certain types of timber that are lighter in weight.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' meaning not heavy and 'wood' referring to trees — together, they describe wood that is light in weight.

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