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barnwood

American

[bahrn-wood] / ˈbɑrnˌwʊd /

noun

aged and weathered boards, especially those salvaged from dismantled barns: barn.

The den was paneled in barnwood.

Etymology

Origin of barnwood

barn ¹ + wood ¹

Example Sentences

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What you select should match the surroundings and your style: Do you want, for instance, rustic barnwood, or a modern, polished look?

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2022

Home Depot sells Vintage Timber brand’s barnwood wall panels, while Etsy has tables, wood planks and other decorative pieces made of weathered wood.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2022

There are so many places to eat now, all filled with reclaimed barnwood and Tolix stools and poke and — for now, at least — people.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2017

The barnwood, cedar and steel house has a metal roof, walnut floors and huge sliding glass doors and windows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2016

Travis ran his hand over the reclaimed barnwood surface he was helping Dr. Blankenship clear.

From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner

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