elmwood
noun
Simple meaning
Hard tough wood of an elm tree.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ehlmwuudSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɛlmwʊd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
“The carpenter chose elmwood for its toughness and attractive grain.”
countable
A wood populated with elm trees.
The name of a few places in Canada
A neighbourhood of Edmonton, Alberta.
The name of many places in the United States
A community in Grey County, Ontario.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C1 · Advanced (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
Used this way, elmwood is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“The carpenter chose elmwood for its toughness and attractive grain.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “elmwood for …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: elmwood for …
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Synonyms
Sense: hard tough wood of an elm tree
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