basswood

noun

bass·​wood ˈbas-ˌwu̇d 

1

: any of several New World lindens

especially : linden sense 1b

2

: the straight-grained soft white wood of a basswood

Examples of basswood in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With the software written, all that was left to do was build a case (from a few dollars’ worth of basswood) and hook the video output up to an old monitor. — Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Oct. 2014

As the scientific name suggests, white basswood is a North American native. — Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026

The set includes two durable paddles constructed from six-ply basswood and two pickleballs, providing everything needed to start playing immediately. — Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 May 2025

While foam boards dominate the sport, basswood offers more stability, durability, and a tactile quality that speaks to surfing’s early history. — John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1670, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for basswood

• allgood
• beechwood
• bellwood
• birchwood
• boxwood
• boyhood
• brushwood
• childhood
• cordwood
• dogwood
• driftwood
• falsehood

Kids Definition

basswood

noun

bass·​wood ˈbas-ˌwu̇d 

: any of several linden trees