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
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
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Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
The first floor will have hardwood flooring, while the upstairs will be carpeted, Creamer explained.
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Noun
Stylish interiors are adorned throughout with rich hardwood floors, high ceilings, and large windows framing picturesque views of Mount Tamalpais.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024
This two-bedroom loft features new hardwood floors, exposed brick, arched windows, original beams, a fireplace, and a refreshed kitchen with granite counters and subway tiles.
—The Week Staff, theweek, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
With care, a hardwood frame was built to ensure stability while rescuers worked.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2024
The first floor will have hardwood flooring, while the upstairs will be carpeted, Creamer explained.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Hardwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardwood. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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
2 of 2 adjective1
: having or made of hardwood
2
: consisting of mature woody tissue
a hardwood cutting
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