Basic Details
Word: Lumberyard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A place where timber (wood) is stored and sold.
Synonyms: Timber yard, sawmill
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Cut from the same lumber: Used to describe two people who are very similar or share the same characteristics. Example: "The two friends are cut from the same lumber; they both love adventure and exploration."
- Built like a lumberjack: Referring to someone who is very strong or muscular. Example: "Hes built like a lumberjack, making him great at lifting heavy things."
Usage Examples
Example 1: My father took me to the lumberyard to buy wood for our treehouse.
Example 2: The lumberyard was filled with different types of timber, all neatly stacked and organised.
Example 3: Workers at the lumberyard carefully load the planks onto trucks for delivery.
Fun Fact
Did you know that lumberyards play a vital role in the building industry by providing the raw materials needed for constructing homes and furniture?
Famous Quote
"A house is made of bricks and beams. A home is made of love and dreams." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lumberyard" mean?
a) A type of tree
b) A place to store and sell timber
c) A tool used for cutting wood
d) A kind of furniture
Answer: b) A place to store and sell timber
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lumberyard"?
a) Timber yard
b) Warehouse
c) Farm
d) Garden
Answer: a) Timber yard
3. Which idiom means the same as "lumberyard"?
a) Cut from the same lumber
b) Built like a lumberjack
c) As flat as a pancake
d) Through thick and thin
Answer: a) Cut from the same lumber
4. Which sentence uses "lumberyard" correctly?
a) The lumberyard was full of colourful flowers.
b) The cat sat on the lumberyard.
c) We visited the lumberyard to buy wood for our project.
d) My favourite dish is lumberyard soup.
Answer: c) We visited the lumberyard to buy wood for our project.
5. What is the opposite of "lumberyard"?
a) N/A
b) Fish market
c) Bakery
d) Bookstore
Answer: a) N/A
