How to Use hardwood in a Sentence

hardwood

1 of 2 noun
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  • They used expensive hardwoods for the flooring.
  • The men planned to put in hardwood flooring the next day.
    — Umar Farooq, ProPublica, 28 Dec. 2023
  • The plants had to be moved to the deck while the hardwood floors were refinished.
    — Tim Carter, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The league’s top two teams hit the hardwood in the tipoff of the best-of-seven series.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2023
  • Take the deep walnut stain of our old kitchen’s hardwood floor.
    — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Your Questions, Answered What is the best way to clean and shine hardwood floors?
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • Plenty of bodies wound up on the hardwood throughout the game.
    — Steve Fryer, Orange County Register, 11 Feb. 2024
  • The super-strong suction lifts dirt, sand, and pet hair from both rugs and hardwood floors.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • Where Ipe or mahogany are strong and handsome hardwoods, the price points climb up.
    — Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Users can choose from two speeds that work to pick up pet hair, dust, sand, and more on carpets and hardwood floors.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • Tiny slivers of glass glinted on the hardwood floors, on the armchair next to the fireplace and on the tray atop an ottoman.
    — Nicole Carr, ProPublica, 13 May 2023
  • On the third, he got knocked to the floor by a contesting defender and watched from the hardwood as his shot swished home.
    — The Courier-Journal, 21 Feb. 2023
  • On hardwood, this spin mop was able to clean up spills of apple juice, oil and butter in four swipes or less.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
  • The lack of rubber grips beneath the chair legs can cause sliding and scratching on hardwood floors.
    — Samantha McIntyre, Parents, 9 Mar. 2024
  • From hardwoods to checkerboard patterns and even vinyl, these style choices help set the tone for your home from the floor up.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Whether on high-pile carpets or hardwood floors, the vacuum was able to pick up most of the debris in one pass.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2024
  • The house has three bathrooms, hardwood floors, a family room with a fireplace and a three-car garage.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2023
  • Lillard signed the hardwood and will help redesign and modernize the space.
    — Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Who knew the magic could be bottled outside on the grass field and sprinkled indoors on the hardwood floor?
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2023
  • To avoid wasting the hardwood, it was stripped down, tinted a storm gray tone and given a satin finish.
    — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Look for spades made of steel, hardwood, and fiberglass and use the tool for its intended purpose.
    — Pamela Porter, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Vinyl and laminate cost the least, while real hardwood and custom tile cost the most.
    — Kate McGregor, House Beautiful, 6 May 2023
  • In this rustic kitchen, shades of brown appear on the brick, hardwood floors, open shelving, and island.
    — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2023
  • As for its absorption, this mop was able to absorb ¼ cup of water from the hardwood floor in just three swipes.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
  • In the South, a seasonal flush hits the hardwood trees dotting river deltas and wetlands.
    — Popular Science, 12 Oct. 2023
  • After the dunk, Claxton stared down Embiid on the hardwood and stepped over him.
    — Jace Evans, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Tate said Hutchinson has continued to make plays down the stretch, no matter if is on the gridiron or the hardwood.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2023
  • There is also the larger picture, one that goes far beyond the hardwood.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Even the hardwood used in cooking comes from provincial farms.
    — Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 7 Sep. 2023
  • Ash hardwood floors, stained glass, and detailed plasterwork can be seen throughout; and the four, 27-foot-tall columns at the front of the house are original.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 21 Mar. 2024
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hardwood

2 of 2 adjective
  • Care The best mops for hardwood floors are easy to maintain.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 2023
  • One of his colleagues noticed the scuff marks the thieves’ trolley had left on the hardwood floor.
    — Hazlitt, 1 Mar. 2023
  • There is a mix of different pines and hardwood trees, both young and old.
    — Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
  • In all the floor plans, 10-foot ceilings and hardwood floors are standard throughout most of the first floor.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 7 June 2023
  • This plant can be found in swamps, wetlands, or hardwood forests.
    — Chandra Fleming, Detroit Free Press, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The rooms have hardwood floors — some with balconies — while the lodge boasts an outdoor pool, a nine-hole golf course, and a spa.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2023
  • We’d all be lined up all next to each other in sleeping bags on someone’s floor — and the hardwood floors were the worst!
    — Josh Chesler, SPIN, 4 Mar. 2023
  • The carpet’s been removed and replaced with hardwood floors.
    — Matt Wake | [email protected], al, 16 Mar. 2023
  • Each of the safari tents have hardwood floors, a propane grill, cooking equipment, and fresh water.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Inside, the home boasts six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and hardwood floors.
    — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • This can reduce or eliminate the need for hardwood mulch.
    — Monica Cardoza, Washington Post, 8 Mar. 2023
  • Today, smokies are hung on sticks in pairs above a hardwood fire of beech and oak in the base of a whiskey barrel that gives them their unique flavor.
    — Lilly Graves, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2023
  • At this time of year, semi-hardwood cuttings are the most successful.
    — oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2021
  • Blonde and faux-distressed hardwood floors lend the place a modern farmhouse vibe and pair well with the long, gallery-like expanses of white walls.
    — James McClain, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
  • The oblong object went through the roof and ceiling of the home before hitting the hardwood floor, leaving the surface damaged and cracked.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 12 May 2023
  • Making like Tom Cruise in Risky Business and wearing socks on hardwood floors.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2023
  • The home itself is a New England dream, with hardwood floors, coastal furnishings, and pops of navy blue that are as timeless as the lighthouse.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Instead, the hardwood rain forest features massive firs, pines, and spruces, many of them covered in moss or goat’s beard lichen.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 27 July 2023
  • The soft tone provides a neutral foil to the bright yellow range and turquoise-tiled backsplash while echoing the warmth of the hardwood floors and concrete countertops.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2023
  • Black bears, deer, and other wildlife roam through the mountains and valleys, drink from the streams and waterfalls, and hide in the hardwood forests that are included in this park.
    — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The cathedral-style ceiling in the living room, hardwood floors and lengthy list of recent upgrades make this an impressive space.
    — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2023
  • These cleaners get the job done without damaging your hardwood floors.
    — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2023
  • It can also be used on a number of surfaces outside of the bathroom, like glass sliding doors, tables, and hardwood floors.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 14 Aug. 2023
  • To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Enter into the foyer to find a grand staircase, ornate woodwork, and hardwood floors.
    — Jon Gorey, BostonGlobe.com, 21 July 2023
  • Keep in Mind The lower suction settings are less effective on hardwood floors.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Even water that was within the mud was sucked up with ease, and the hardwood floor was left only slightly damp, quickly drying thereafter.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The views can also be enjoyed from inside the home, due to its high ceilings and walls of glass, which are surrounded by hardwood floors throughout and a fireplace.
    — Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2023
  • All units there have hardwood floors, Delta water fixtures and Whirlpool kitchen and laundry appliances.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
  • For firm mattress lovers, the support of sleeping on a hardwood floor sounds like heaven, while those who prefer something softer wouldn’t dare.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 29 June 2023

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