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单词 hardwood
释义

hardwood

1 of 2

noun

hard·​wood ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce hardwood (audio)
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

hardwood

2 of 2

adjective

1
: having or made of hardwood
hardwood floors
2
: consisting of mature woody tissue
hardwood cuttings

Example Sentences

Noun They used expensive hardwoods for the flooring. oaks, maples, and other hardwoods
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For these reasons, hardwood is not an advisable flooring option for your bathroom. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2022 Appalachian hardwood across the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests (GWJNF) burst out in a kaleidoscope of fall colors. Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 14 Sep. 2022 There are four bedrooms, four bathrooms and one half-bathroom in the Georgian revival home which also has a two-story foyer with marble and hardwood flooring as well as an open staircase. Lia Picard, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 The compressed hardwood coals fuel the cooking with heat and add flavor. Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 12 Sep. 2022 Charcoal grills require dealing with messy briquettes or hardwood lump and maybe lighter fluid. Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Hibbert believes her skills on the hardwood transfer well to her responsibilities on the football field. Josh Reed, Anchorage Daily News, 31 Aug. 2022 His career averages are 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, but his impact goes way beyond hardwood. Francisco Rosa, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2022 Laminate flooring is much cheaper than hardwood, and considerably less repairable and adaptable; unlike real wood, luxury vinyl can’t be refinished in another color when trends change. Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2022
Adjective
Your cuttings should be of semi-hardwood growth taken in early summer. Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Mar. 2022 At this time of year, semi-hardwood cuttings are the most successful. oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2021 Under high ceilings are hardwood floors, six bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms and 5,991 square feet of living space. oregonlive, 6 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1767, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

hardwood

noun

hard·​wood ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce hardwood (audio)
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
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