SportsJuly 16, 2026
hardwood
/ˈhɑːrdwʊd/
Definition
A basketball court, specifically the wooden floor surface upon which the game is played.
Etymology
Derived from the English words 'hard' and 'wood,' referring to the dense, durable timber, typically maple, used for constructing professional and high school sports flooring.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe basketball games, noting how the intensity of football rivalries often carries over to the hardwood. It serves as a common metonym for the sport of basketball itself.
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Read the full article ↗The Star Press