boxwood
noun
box·wood ˈbäks-ˌwu̇d 
1
: the close-grained heavy hard tough wood of the box (genus Buxus)
also : a wood of similar properties
2
: a tree producing boxwood
Examples of boxwood in a Sentence
We planted a few boxwoods.
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Stately Boxwoods Make an elegant statement along a sidewalk or path with a line of boxwoods in large containers. —
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Conical boxwood provides year-round structure in each quadrant. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 Littleleaf boxwood surrounds one planting area filled with iceberg roses. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Abdi suggests the compact 'Cinnamon Girl' variety as an unexpected alternative to boxwoods. —Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxwood
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Steve Bender, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 Conical boxwood provides year-round structure in each quadrant. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026 Littleleaf boxwood surrounds one planting area filled with iceberg roses. —Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 Abdi suggests the compact 'Cinnamon Girl' variety as an unexpected alternative to boxwoods. —Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boxwood
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“Boxwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/boxwood. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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boxwood
noun
box·wood ˈbäk-ˌswu̇d
: the tough hard wood of the box
also : the box tree
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