woodpile

American  

[wood-pahyl] / ˈwʊdˌpaɪl /

noun

1. a pile or stack of firewood.

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woodpile British  

/ ˈwʊdˌpaɪl /

noun

1. a pile or heap of firewood

2. offensive See nigger

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Etymology

Origin of woodpile

First recorded in 1545–55; wood ¹ + pile ¹

Example Sentences

He even pulled out the previous owner’s landscaping so he’d have plenty of room for his woodpile, Hargrave said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 17, 2024

"Well, Dormie chased the cat into the woodpile," Stone said.

From Salon • May 17, 2021

He headed to a massive woodpile and cradled several pieces of cedar before walking up the stairs of his single-level home.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2018

His neighbors recalled seeing him lying unconscious on a woodpile.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2016

I’d seen the dwindling woodpile in the yard and knew how difficult it was to get more, especially once Papa had lost his teaching job over a year ago.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler