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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But on the hardwood, Houston’s suffocating defense might just be their kryptonite.
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Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Plans include ripping up the plot’s grass and putting in hardscape—possibly limestone—for a patio and some hardwood floors for dancing, reports The New York Times.
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Noun
The Gators had not won the national title on the hardwood since doing so back-to-back in 2006 and 2007 under Billy Donovan.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But on the hardwood, Houston’s suffocating defense might just be their kryptonite.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Inside is a bright living room, which has hardwood floors and picture windows that face trees.
—Angela Serratore, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Plans include ripping up the plot’s grass and putting in hardscape—possibly limestone—for a patio and some hardwood floors for dancing, reports The New York Times.
—Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Hardwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardwood. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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