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

Water soon ponded under the hardwood floor in our bedroom, causing it to swell.

From Seattle Times

"It had hardwood floors, handsome furniture, and an indoor bathroom, and we knew better than to touch anything," Thomas wrote of the house in his memoir, "My Grandfather's Son."

From Salon

Leaving an open space in a smaller kitchen is a great way to draw attention to your magnificent hardwood flooring or rustic, brick walls.

From Seattle Times

Her father, Joseph, was a businessman who imported exotic hardwoods and veneers for the furniture industry.

From New York Times

Related Words

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