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

The guestrooms feature hardwood floors and custom decor alongside large walk-in showers with Ursa Major toiletries. —Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025

Notable features: Shaded porch, hardwood floors, high ceilings, large island, double oven, gas fireplace, french doors, large island, Japanese soaking tub, custom walk-in closet, library, pool, patio and outdoor fireplace. —Alexis Clinton, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025

Adjective

There are hardwood floors throughout the rest of the apartment, which includes a full dining room and living area, and the bedroom has a decorative fireplace. —Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2025

Buffett and his wife finished the interior, which has hardwood floors, tray ceilings and crown moldings. —Darrell Hofheinz, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hardwood

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

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