1. Plural of boxwood; evergreen shrubs or small trees of the genus Buxus, having small glossy leaves and hard, dense wood, commonly used in ornamental gardening and hedges.
Usage: Countable noun; typically used in plural when referring to multiple plants or specimens.
2. The hard, fine-grained wood of the boxwood tree, traditionally used for carving, engraving, and making small objects.
Usage: Uncountable when referring to the material itself; may appear in plural when discussing different types or pieces.

Examples

• The garden was lined with neatly trimmed boxwoods that provided year-round greenery.
• She planted several boxwoods along the fence to create a natural privacy screen.
• The landscape designer recommended boxwoods for their durability and low maintenance.
• Antique boxes were carved from boxwoods because of the wood's fine grain and hardness.
• The hedge of boxwoods had grown tall enough to block the view from the street.
• Boxwoods are popular in formal gardens due to their ability to be shaped into geometric forms.