hardwood

American  

[hahrd-wood] / ˈhɑrdˌwʊd /

noun

1. the hard, hard, compact wood or timber of various trees, as the oak, cherry, maple, or mahogany.

2. a tree yielding such wood.

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adjective

1. made or constructed of hardwood.

   a hardwood floor.

hardwood British  

/ ˈhɑːdˌwʊd /

noun

1. the wood of any of numerous broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees, such as oak, beech, ash, etc, as distinguished from the wood of a conifer

2. any tree from which this wood is obtained

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hardwood Scientific  

/ härd′wd′ /

1. A eudicot or magnoliid tree, especially as distinguished from a coniferous, or softwood, tree.

2. The wood of a eudicot or magnoliid tree. Hardwoods are in general harder than softwood. However, some hardwoods, such as basswood, are comparatively soft, while some softwoods, such as yew, are comparatively hard.

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Etymology

Origin of hardwood

First recorded in 1560–70; hard + wood ¹

Example Sentences

Doncic said the Lakers’ NBA Cup court — bright yellow with the gold and black trophy painted into the key — caused problems for a few players as they slipped on the new hardwood.

From Los Angeles Times

One user tweeted, “Every time original hardwood floors are replaced by gray plank vinyl a year is taken from my life.”

From Seattle Times

Cabinets To Go, a division of F9 Brands, is offering to buy the hardwood floors retailer.

From Seattle Times

The clean, bright walls along with colorful rugs and hardwood floors can seem impossible for people living in apartments.

From Seattle Times

Seven large bedrooms, six baths, luxurious owner’s suite, multiple formal gathering rooms, original hardwood floors and ornate woodwork, soaring ceilings and windows; 5,325 square feet.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• forest
• sapling
• seedling
• shrub
• timber
• wood