1. wood from a broad-leaved tree (such as oak, maple, or walnut), typically hard and dense, used for furniture and flooring
2. a broad-leaved tree that produces such wood

Examples

• The kitchen cabinets are made of beautiful hardwood.
• Oak and maple are popular hardwoods for flooring.
• Hardwood trees lose their leaves in autumn.
• This furniture is crafted from solid hardwood, not veneer.
• The hardwood floor in the living room was refinished last year.
• Hardwoods are more durable than softwoods for high-traffic areas.