Timber (noun)

Wood that is used for construction, either as logs or planks.

Origin:

From the old english word "tīmbr" meaning building material, it refers to wood that is used for construction, either as logs or planks.

Examples:

1. The carpenter used timber to build the frame of the house.
2. The sawmill produced large amounts of timber for the construction industry.
3. The timber was harvested from the forest and transported to the sawmill.
4. The artist carved a sculpture out of a piece of timber.
5. The timber was treated to prevent rot and decay.