Timber Definition & Meaning
timber
- noun
- the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
- a beam made of wood
- a post made of wood
- land that is covered with trees and shrubs
- (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); "the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely"; "the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet"
"Timber" in song lyrics
See how timber is used in real songs:
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"I pretend I was a tree and yell timber"
Atoms Family — Exposure -
"And Tone breaking tree down, somebody yell out timber"
Big Sean — I Do It -
"Hoppin off of them Ducatis choppin you down like timber"
Da Band — Hold Me Down
Words that rhyme with timber
Usage tips for "timber"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "timber" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for timber to find words that pair well.
Use "timber" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does timber mean?
- the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material a beam made of wood a post made of wood land that is covered with trees and shrubs (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); "the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely"; "the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet"
- What part of speech is timber?
- Timber is a noun.
- How many definitions does timber have?
- Timber has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).