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lumber

Pronunciation: [ˈlʌm.bər]

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Learn how to use lumber in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “construction”

(noun) lumber is wood that is cut into specific sizes and shapes. It is used to build things like houses and furniture. Think of the wood pieces you see in a store for making tables or walls.

Example

The carpenter bought some lumber to build a new bookshelf.

Example

There wasn't any lumber available for the construction project this week.

Example

What type of lumber do you need for your project?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to lumber means to move in a slow and heavy way, like a big animal or a person who is tired. It’s when someone walks awkwardly or with a lot of effort, like a bear walking through the forest.

Example

The big dog lumbered across the yard, looking for a place to lie down.

Example

He didn’t lumber around the house; he moved quickly from room to room.

Example

Why did the elephant lumber slowly toward the water?

How to pronounce lumber

Pronunciation: [ˈlʌm.bər]

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