hardwood
noun
hard·wood
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Definition of hardwood
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
adjectiveDefinition of hardwood (Entry 2 of 2)
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 hardwoodsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Infections tend to occur near freshwater hardwood swamps, according to the CDC. — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, "7 cases of dangerous encephalitis investigated in Michigan: What you need to know," 31 Aug. 2019 The home’s hardwood parquet flooring has been refinished and restored, accentuating other elements of the house’s historical appeal. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, "This massive turn of the century Queen Anne-style home in New Albany is a knockout," 29 Aug. 2019 In Massachusetts, the virus is most often identified in mosquitoes found in and around freshwater hardwood swamps, state officials said. — Jaclyn Reiss, BostonGlobe.com, "What you need to know about EEE in Mass.," 29 Aug. 2019 Another smart strategy: Stay away from freshwater hardwood swamps—mainly in the Atlantic and Gulf Coast states and the Great Lakes region, where EEEV transmission is most common, per the CDC. — Korin Miller, Health.com, "Eastern Equine Encephalitis Has Reportedly Killed 1 Woman—Here's What to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease," 26 Aug. 2019 White oak hardwoods are present throughout the first-floor parlor, the formal dining room and Richard’s expansive home office, his second favorite space in the home, with views of the front property. — Mary Wakeford, azcentral, "Couple finds the perfect Victorian home in Peoria. Take a look," 22 Aug. 2019 Where Douglas fir mortality is occurring, consider planting Willamette Valley ponderosa pine or hardwoods. — oregonlive.com, "Western Oregon conifers continue to show damage from drought," 20 Aug. 2019 Prized for its durability, rich color, and fragrant scent, rosewood is a dense tropical hardwood used to make musical instruments, from guitars and marimbas to violins, as well as high-end, furniture, mainly in China. — Carlos Duarte, National Geographic, "The fight to protect the world’s most trafficked wild commodity," 16 Aug. 2019 Pennsylvania is an agricultural mecca and the country’s top hardwood producer. — Claire Marie Porter, WIRED, "This Voracious, Unstoppable Bug Is Killing Off Vineyards," 2 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'hardwood.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for hardwood
hardwood
noun
English Language Learners Definition of hardwood
: the wood of a tree (such as an oak or maple) that is heavy and hard
: a tree that produces hardwood
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hardwood
noun
hard·wood
| \ ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d
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Kids Definition of hardwood
1
: the usually hard wood of a tree (as a maple or oak) with broad leaves as distinguished from the wood of a tree (as a pine) with leaves that are needles
2
: a tree that produces hardwood
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