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

Conceived by Sophie Delafontaine, Longchamp’s creative director, the back garden includes wrought-iron furniture, hydrangeas, boxwood shrubs, and a traditional frog game enjoyed by the family. —Denni Hu, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025

Some evergreens, like arborvitae, yew, hemlock, and boxwood, are also more susceptible to drying winds and sunscald, which turns their needles brown and dry during the winter. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025

Other common spider mites include boxwood mite (Eurytetranychus buxi), spruce spider mite (Oligonychus ununguis), and the southern red mite (Oligonychus ilicis). —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025

Box tree moth damage is confined to the boxwood, according to the blog. —Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Oct. 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