Lumber ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Lumber ( noun )

1. Timber that has been cut into planks, boards, or logs for use in construction.
2. The trade or business of selling such timber.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french lombr "timber, firewood", from latin lignum "wood".

Examples:

1. He bought lumber to build a shed.
2. The lumberyard had a variety of lumber for sale.
3. The builders used lumber for the framing.
4. The lumber was stacked in the back of the truck.
5. The sawmill produced lumber for the construction industry.

(As a verb)

Lumber ( verb )

1. Timber that has been cut into planks, boards, or logs for use in construction.
2. The trade or business of selling such timber.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french lombr "timber, firewood", from latin lignum "wood".

Examples:

1. He bought lumber to build a shed.
2. The lumberyard had a variety of lumber for sale.
3. The builders used lumber for the framing.
4. The lumber was stacked in the back of the truck.
5. The sawmill produced lumber for the construction industry.