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- [luhm-ber-yahrd]
- /ˈlʌm bərˌyɑrd/
- /ˈlʌm.bə.jɑːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhm-ber-yahrd]
- /ˈlʌm bərˌyɑrd/
Definitions of lumberyard word
- noun lumberyard a yard where lumber is stored for sale. 1
- noun lumberyard A place that sells lumber and other building materials, usually outdoors. 1
- countable noun lumberyard A lumberyard is a place where wood is stored and sold. 0
- noun lumberyard an establishment where timber and sometimes other building materials are stored or sold 0
- noun lumberyard a place where lumber is kept for sale 0
- noun lumberyard A facility dedicated to the preparation and/or sale of lumber. 0
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Origin of lumberyard
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1780-90; lumber1 + yard2
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Parts of speech for Lumberyard
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lumberyard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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