wood

Example Sentences

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During a bathroom remodel about nine years ago, contractors discovered concrete between the wood in the frame of the house.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

There, instead of burial or cremation, bodies are placed in a sealed vessel containing organic matter such as alfalfa, straw and wood chips.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The Georgian-style, brick and stone home offers an array of gorgeous details, like glossy wood and stone floors, red lacquer walls in the formal dining room, and numerous fireplaces.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

I clutched the rough wood of Maggie’s box to my chest.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff