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

The artificial boxwood, designed with varying shades of green and natural-looking twigs, adds depth. —Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

It’s often done once a year, or for some slow-growing plants like boxwoods, every few years. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025

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

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