basswood

noun

bass·​wood ˈbas-ˌwu̇d 

1

: any of several New World lindens

especially : linden sense 1b

2

: the straight-grained soft white wood of a basswood

Examples of basswood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Here, fresh basswood branches are paired with shades of yellow for a cheerful and sophisticated decor scheme. —Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025

Later, intricate portraits were carved on basswood, poplar and oak panels and applied to the side and front panel of a Yamaha Disklavier. —Robert Ito, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024

With four basswood paddles, two outdoor and two indoor balls, and a bag to carry everything, this set can be utilized in all four seasons. —Greg Manlove, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024

There are also 500 islands and 650 miles of shoreline ripe with fall color in September, as stands of aspen, basswood, oaks, maples, and birch trees shake up the green forest palate of spruce and fir. —Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for basswood

• allgood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood
• falsehood

Kids Definition

basswood

noun

bass·​wood ˈbas-ˌwu̇d 

: any of several linden trees