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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Tiny leaves and a dense branching habit give boxwood a strong visual presence in any landscape. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025

Everyone needs to monitor their boxwood plants for this insect. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025

Cuttings from holly, magnolia, boxwood, rosemary, and pine add a fresh and elegant touch to holiday decor. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

Beyond a tiered courtyard laced with a fountain and French formal gardens is the detached guesthouse, along with a cascading stone stairway descending to a vanishing-edge pool surrounded by mature crepe myrtles and boxwoods. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 1 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for boxwood

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

Kids Definition

boxwood

noun

box·​wood ˈbäk-ˌswu̇d 

: the tough hard wood of the box

also : the box tree