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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Cheerful live flowers, boxwoods, a fountain and other architectural elements bring the hospital garden in Arles alive (where van Gogh spent the good part of a year in the midst of another mental health crisis).
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In partnership with Creekside Farms in Greenfield, California, this live eucalyptus, boxwood, and hydrangea wreath will eventually dry and can last for up to a year.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The $15 admission ticket grants you access to the original 19th-century Italianate villa, the classic boxwood parterre garden, and a museum filled with photos and other artifacts detailing the Barnsley family's history.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
This artificial boxwood tree will make a statement on your front porch or patio, and shoppers praise its elegant look, generous size, and quality construction.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In partnership with Creekside Farms in Greenfield, California, this live eucalyptus, boxwood, and hydrangea wreath will eventually dry and can last for up to a year.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 20 May 2025
The $15 admission ticket grants you access to the original 19th-century Italianate villa, the classic boxwood parterre garden, and a museum filled with photos and other artifacts detailing the Barnsley family's history.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
This artificial boxwood tree will make a statement on your front porch or patio, and shoppers praise its elegant look, generous size, and quality construction.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
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“Boxwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxwood. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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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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