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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Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
This became even more imposing when, toward the end of Game Four—another one that the Knicks seemed poised to win—the Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered an excruciating injury to his Achilles tendon and crumpled onto the hardwood, howling in pain.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
This was their mass, and Jalen Brunson led it from his hardwood pulpit.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Noun
After nailing a jumper to help the Timberwolves stretch their lead to 38 points — yes, 38 points — Julius Randle delivered a message loud and clear while pointing at the hardwood beneath his feet.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
This became even more imposing when, toward the end of Game Four—another one that the Knicks seemed poised to win—the Celtics star Jayson Tatum suffered an excruciating injury to his Achilles tendon and crumpled onto the hardwood, howling in pain.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Adjective
The practice has gone viral on TikTok, with its proponents swearing that spending a few minutes lying on a hardwood floor, carpet, or even grass is an easy way to relax and de-stress.
—Paul McClure 24, New Atlas, 24 May 2025
This was their mass, and Jalen Brunson led it from his hardwood pulpit.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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“Hardwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hardwood. Accessed 6 Jun. 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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