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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This disease can swiftly affect nearby boxwood.
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Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Most of those shrubs are of just a few kinds — standard varieties of yew, boxwood, juniper and arborvitae.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Depending on their arrangement and pruning practices, boxwood can lend a formal or informal appearance to rose plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Small clusters of plants added strategically in front of a boxwood hedge can also soften its effect.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
Most of those shrubs are of just a few kinds — standard varieties of yew, boxwood, juniper and arborvitae.
—Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
Depending on their arrangement and pruning practices, boxwood can lend a formal or informal appearance to rose plantings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Small clusters of plants added strategically in front of a boxwood hedge can also soften its effect.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Boxwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boxwood. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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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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