B2
lumber vs timber
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| lumbernoun/ˈlʌm.bər/ | Meaning wood that has been cut into boards for building | Goes with — | Example They bought lumber at the store to build a fence around the yard. |
| timbernoun/ˈtɪm.bər/ | Meaning wood used for building houses, furniture and other things | Goes with timber industry | Example Illegal logging threatens the timber industry and local forests. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
They bought at the store to build a fence around the yard.