noun
- a small evergreen shrub or tree with dense, hard wood, often used for hedges and topiary
- the hard, fine-grained wood of the boxwood tree, valued for carving and making small objects
Examples
- The garden featured neatly trimmed boxwood hedges.
- Boxwood grows slowly but forms dense, attractive borders.
- The craftsman carved intricate details into the boxwood.
- Boxwood is prized for making chess pieces and small tools.
- The formal garden was lined with perfectly shaped boxwood shrubs.
- Traditional woodworkers prefer boxwood for fine engraving work.