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

It’s a calming space with hardwood floors, plants, crystals and meditation bowls.

From Los Angeles Times

No expense has been spared on its interior design, which features stunning hardwood floors, granite countertops in the kitchen, and heated tile flooring in the primary bathroom.

From MarketWatch

The primary residence boasts just two bedrooms and four bathrooms, and features exposed-beam ceilings, hardwood floors, and five fireplaces.

From MarketWatch

They would need a lot of interior remodeling, too: updated electrical and plumbing systems, new kitchens and bathrooms, replacement windows and hardwood flooring throughout.

From The Wall Street Journal

A death cap mushroom will be growing out of the ground near an oak or other hardwood tree, Diaz said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• forest
• sapling
• seedling
• shrub
• timber
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