Dictionary
1hardwood
noun hard·wood \ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d\
: the wood of a tree (such as an oak or maple) that is heavy and hard
: a tree that produces hardwood
Full Definition of HARDWOOD
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
See hardwood defined for English-language learners
See hardwood defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of HARDWOOD
1568
Rhymes with HARDWOOD
Atwood, aunthood, basswood, beefwood, bentwood, blackwood, boxwood, boyhood, brushwood, childhood, cordwood, corkwood, deadwood, do-good, dogwood, driftwood, falsehood, fatwood, feel-good, firewood, for good, fruitwood, Gielgud, girlhood, godhood, greasewood, greenwood, groundwood, gumwood, heartwood, ironwood, kingwood, knighthood, lancewood, logwood, maidhood, make good, manhood, matchwood, monkhood, monkshood, no-good, pinewood, plywood, priesthood, pulpwood, redwood, rosewood, sainthood, selfhood, softwood, sonhood, springwood, statehood, stinkwood, Talmud, teakwood, torchwood, unhood, whitewood, wifehood, wildwood, wormwood
2hardwood
adjective
Definition of HARDWOOD
1
: having or made of hardwood <hardwood floors>
2
: consisting of mature woody tissue <hardwood cuttings>
First Known Use of HARDWOOD
circa 1817
HARDWOOD Defined for Kids
hardwood
noun hard·wood \ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d\
Definition of HARDWOOD for Kids
1
: the usually hard wood of a tree (as a maple or oak) with broad leaves as distinguished from the wood of a tree (as a pine) with leaves that are needles
2
: a tree that produces hardwood
Learn More About HARDWOOD
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: hard–woodedPrevious Word in the Dictionary: hard–wonAll Words Near: hardwood
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up hardwood? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).