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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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The company provides a wide range of flooring types, including carpet, hardwood, vinyl, laminate and tile.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
From there, the space opens into dining and living areas defined by hardwood floors and cathedral ceilings that bring in light and a sense of scale.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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Noun
UConn held its practice Wednesday afternoon at the Phoenix’s Mercury’s practice facility, where the hardwood is named the Diana Taurasi Court and bears a logo of her likeness wearing her jersey number 3.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
The company provides a wide range of flooring types, including carpet, hardwood, vinyl, laminate and tile.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
With March Madness underway, Canales used a hardwood analogy to discuss the unit’s options with scheme flexibility.
—Mike Kaye
march 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
From there, the space opens into dining and living areas defined by hardwood floors and cathedral ceilings that bring in light and a sense of scale.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Hardwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardwood. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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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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