lumberjack

[ luhm-ber-jak ]

noun

1. a person who works at lumbering; lumber; lumbering; logger.
2. lumber jacket.
3. Canadian. the gray jay.

lumberjack

/ ˈlʌmbəˌdʒæk /

noun

1. (esp in North America) a person whose work involves felling trees, transporting the timber, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of lumberjack¹

First recorded in 1825–35; lumber ¹ + jack ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of lumberjack¹

C19: from lumber ¹+ jack ¹(man)

Example Sentences

Even for manual laborers— farmers, fisherman, lumberjacks—machinery such as tractors, hydraulics, and chainsaws now shoulder a lot of the work.

From Singularity Hub 

With the best beard products, your vibe will transform from a scary mountain hermit to an executive lumberjack.

From Popular-Science

Many bento boxes are on the smaller side, which is great for kids or snacking, but not ideal for lugging around hearty lumberjack lunches.

From Popular-Science

Aside from the popular lumberjack scheme, consider other colors.

From Washington Post

Born in the mid-spring of 1920 in Kaarina, Finland, young Touko Laaksonen was raised in a community of lumberjacks and farmers.

From Washington Blade

After a few years of stubble, the lumberjack whiskers returned, now dyed black.

From The Daily Beast

Duffy was already a lumberjack Sports World Champion by the time he was cast on the show.

From The Daily Beast

What is he saying to this one, being split by an enthusiastic lumberjack during his official trip to Norway?

From The Daily Beast

A world-champion lumberjack, MTV reality star, one of 11 children, and father of six, Duffy is a papa grizzly.

From The Daily Beast

Duffy is also a championship lumberjack athlete and had stints as a commentator on ESPN.

From The Daily Beast

Teddy said good-by to his new friends, and went back on the wagon, meaning to learn the ways of a lumberjack.

From Project Gutenberg

And so it happened that just as the four were turning in that night, a lumberjack pushed open the door.

From Project Gutenberg

The man of title, the Bachelor of Arts, the bootblack, the lumberjack and the millionaire's son meet on common ground.

From Project Gutenberg

One shouldn't look for drawing-room manners in a lumberjack.

From Project Gutenberg

"That's where my lumberjack training comes in handy," grinned Seaton.

From Project Gutenberg