hardwood

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noun

hard·​wood ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d 

1

: the wood of an angiospermous tree as distinguished from that of a coniferous tree

2

: a tree that yields hardwood

3

: a basketball court

hardwood

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adjective

1

: having or made of hardwood

hardwood floors

2

: consisting of mature woody tissue

hardwood cuttings

Examples of hardwood in a Sentence

Noun

They used expensive hardwoods for the flooring.

oaks, maples, and other hardwoods

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Design studio Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, which was founded in 2003, has infused its conscious design concept into everything from hardwood flooring for Listone Giordano to saunas for Klafs. —Sofia Celeste, WWD, 16 June 2024

Holding onto history The antique items incorporated throughout tastefully complement the original hardwood flooring, glass windows, woodwork, fireplaces, mantels, and the many family heirlooms. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 13 June 2024

Adjective

The Rooms The 36-story hotel’s 172 rooms include 34 suites decorated in contemporary style with hardwood floors and carpets with geometric prints. —Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2024

The wallpaper complements the beautiful wood paneling that graces this area and the hardwood floors that are found throughout the home. —James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hardwood

1 of 2 noun

hard·​wood ˈhär-ˌdwu̇d 

1

: the wood of a tree (as an oak or maple) producing flowers and having usually broad leaves as compared to the wood of a tree bearing cones and having needlelike leaves compare softwood sense 1

2

: a tree that yields hardwood

hardwood

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1

: having or made of hardwood

2

: consisting of mature woody tissue

a hardwood cutting