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In some senses, hardwood is marked as slang. Watch for register when choosing this word.
ADJ.
cool, exotic, soft, soft
The exotic hardwood floors in their new house cost more than they expected.
VERB + HARDWOOD
classify, prefer, smacked
The carpenter preferred hardwood for the dining table because it was more durable.
HARDWOOD + NOUN
candlelight, carpet, floor, floors, night, softwood
The hardwood floor in our living room gleamed under the afternoon sunlight.
PREP.
on, with
The kitchen floor was installed on hardwood that matched the cabinets perfectly.