1. any of various trees with dark-colored wood, especially certain Australian acacias
2. the dark, hard wood from such trees, used in furniture making and woodworking

Examples

• The carpenter selected blackwood for the dining table because of its rich color.
• Australian blackwood is prized for its beautiful grain patterns.
• The guitar maker used blackwood for the instrument’s back and sides.
• Blackwood trees are native to southeastern Australia.
• The antique cabinet was crafted from solid blackwood.
• Blackwood is often used in high-quality furniture production.