Lumberjack

/ˈlʌmbərˌdʒæk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who cuts down trees for timber.

The lumberjack worked tirelessly throughout the day to fell the massive oaks in the forest.

A worker in the logging industry, responsible for logging operations.

Many lumberjacks face hazardous conditions in remote locations while harvesting timber.

A style of clothing or fashion associated with forest workers, typically featuring plaid patterns.

He wore a lumberjack shirt that paid homage to the rugged lifestyle of woodcutters.

Early 20th century: from lumber + jack, in the sense of a laborer.

lumberjack shirt

A flannel shirt typically associated with lumberjacks.

lumberjack lifestyle

A way of living that embraces outdoor work and rustic living.

logging

The activity of cutting down trees and transporting the timber.

timber

Wood prepared for use in building and carpentry.

saw

A tool used by lumberjacks to cut through wood.

Saw man

He's the saw man of the crew, always handling the big cuts.

Tree hugger (ironic)

He likes to call himself a tree hugger, but he's really a lumberjack.