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Definition of boxwood

boxwood

/ˈbɑːks.wʊd/
box · wood
Plural:boxwoods
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• noun

1

A slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Buxus, native to Europe, Asia, and Africa, widely cultivated for ornamental dense hedges and topiary.

Example

"The landscaper planted a row of boxwood along the path to create a formal border for the garden."

2

The exceptionally hard, heavy, and fine-grained pale yellow wood of the box tree, historically prized for wood engraving, carving, musical instruments, and chess pieces.

Example

"The artisan carved intricate illustrations into a solid block of boxwood to use for the printing press."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Old English 'box' (referring to the box tree, from Latin 'buxus') combined with 'wood'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Boxwood. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/boxwood
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