I. ˈhärd-ˌwu̇d noun
Date: 1568
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
II. adjective
Date: circa 1817
1. : having or made of hardwood
hardwood floors
2. : consisting of mature woody tissue
hardwood cuttings