A2adjective 5K

Wooden

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwʊdn/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwʊdn/"]/

Meaning of Wooden

made of wood

In simple words: Made of wood.

Wooden in a sentence

• a **wooden box/door/floor**
• This is a large double bedroom with polished wooden floorboards.
• Behind the house was a small wooden hut.
• The actor playing the father was too wooden.
• Her voice sounded wooden and lifeless as she struggled to control her feelings.
• His likeness in this painting is curiously wooden.
• The director gets only wooden performances from the actors.
• The film has wooden acting and an appalling script.

How to use Wooden

Use 'wooden' to describe objects made of wood, like furniture or toys. Avoid using it for non-physical attributes or in highly formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'wooden' puppet, stiff and rigid.

Related words

Collocations with Wooden

• wooden chair
• wooden table
• wooden toy
• wooden fence
• wooden beam

Synonyms for Wooden

• stiff

Opposites of Wooden

• metal
• plastic
• synthetic

Common mistakes with Wooden

• Confused with 'wood-like' to describe materials that look like wood.
• Using 'wooden' to describe emotions instead of 'stiff' or 'unemotional'.
• Incorrectly using 'wooden' to refer to things that aren't made of wood.

Frequently asked questions about Wooden

What does Wooden mean?

Made of wood.

What is the definition of Wooden?

made of wood

How do you use Wooden in a sentence?

a **wooden box/door/floor**

Can you give another example of Wooden?

This is a large double bedroom with polished wooden floorboards.

What are synonyms for Wooden?

Common alternatives include stiff.

What is the opposite of Wooden?

Opposite meanings include metal, plastic, synthetic.

What words go with Wooden?

It commonly pairs with wooden chair, wooden table, wooden toy, wooden fence, wooden beam.

What are common mistakes when using Wooden?

Confused with 'wood-like' to describe materials that look like wood. Using 'wooden' to describe emotions instead of 'stiff' or 'unemotional'. Incorrectly using 'wooden' to refer to things that aren't made of wood.

How do you pronounce Wooden?

US: /["/ˈwʊdn/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwʊdn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wooden?

Use 'wooden' to describe objects made of wood, like furniture or toys. Avoid using it for non-physical attributes or in highly formal contexts.

What CEFR level is Wooden?

"Wooden" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.