hard·wood 
/ˈhɑɚdˌwʊd/ noun
plural hard·woods /ˈhɑɚdˌwʊd/ noun 1 [count, noncount] : the wood of a tree (such as an oak or maple) that is heavy and hard
▪ They used expensive hardwoods for the flooring. — often used before another noun ▪ hardwood floors 2 [count] : a tree that produces hardwood
▪ oaks, maples, and other hardwoods — often used before another noun ▪ hardwood forests — compare softwood
▪ They used expensive hardwoods for the flooring. — often used before another noun ▪ hardwood floors
▪ oaks, maples, and other hardwoods — often used before another noun ▪ hardwood forests — compare softwood
