noun

blackwood

Blackwood (noun) means any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber. Example: “The guitar's body was carved from Australian blackwood.”

noun

Any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber.

"The guitar's body was carved from Australian blackwood."

"Blackwood furniture darkens further with age."

The dark timber of these trees.

"The table was made from polished blackwood."

How to use blackwood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA type of tree, or its very dark, prized timber.

Word forms

blackwoods plural

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Etymology

From "black" plus "wood," describing the timber's dark colour.

Synonyms

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blackwood tree

Rhymes for blackwood

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Frequently asked questions

What does “blackwood” mean?

The word “blackwood” means any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber. In plain terms, a type of tree, or its very dark, prized timber.

How do you use “blackwood” in a sentence?

Here is “blackwood” used in a sentence: “The guitar's body was carved from Australian blackwood.”

What part of speech is “blackwood”?

“Blackwood” is a noun.

How many meanings does “blackwood” have?

“Blackwood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any of several trees, especially certain acacias, that produce a very dark, dense timber.