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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Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Go for a Hike at Woodlands Conservancy Hike through one of the region’s last remaining stands of bottomland hardwood forest at the Woodlands Preserve.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The durability and longevity of hardwood floors are unmatched, making floor restoration a sustainable option for anyone.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Massive cypress trees and upland hardwood forests frame a landscape shaped by sinkholes and an extensive cave system—more than five miles mapped so far—that earned the park National Natural Landmark status.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
Go for a Hike at Woodlands Conservancy Hike through one of the region’s last remaining stands of bottomland hardwood forest at the Woodlands Preserve.
—Kristy Christiansen, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
Faux Hardwood Springer also isn't a fan of bathroom tile that tries to camouflage as hardwood flooring.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 2025
The durability and longevity of hardwood floors are unmatched, making floor restoration a sustainable option for anyone.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Hardwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardwood. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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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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