woodshed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈwʊdʃɛd/
KK: /ˈwʊdʃɛd/
intransitive verb
Definition
A small building used for storing wood, often for fuel or for use in a fireplace or stove.
Example
He went to the woodshed to get some firewood for the evening.
Conversation
I spent the afternoon in the woodshed practicing my guitar.
That's awesome! How did it go?
It felt great to finally woodshed for a few hours without interruptions.
I bet! It must be nice to really focus on improving.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
practice
rehearse
train
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
abandon
noun
Definition
A small building used for storing firewood or other types of wood.
Example
He went to the woodshed to get some firewood for the fireplace.
Conversation
Did you see the old woodshed behind my house?
Yeah, I noticed it last time I was over.
I think it’s time to clean it out; it's full of junk.
Root Explanation
Woodshed is formed from "wood" (from Old English *wudu*, meaning trees or timber) and "shed" (from Old English *scead*, meaning a shelter or covering). The word refers to a shelter for storing wood, typically for fuel.
Memory Tip
Imagine a place where trees ('wood') are kept safe under a roof ('shed') — that's what a woodshed is.
Visually Confused Words
woolshed
bloodshed