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white oak
noun
: any of various oaks (especially Quercus alba of eastern North America) with acorns that mature in one year and leaf veins that never extend beyond the margin of the leaf
also
: its hard strong durable wood
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Other highlights include a family room warmed by a fireplace, which connects via a casual dining space to a gourmet kitchen outfitted with custom white oak cabinetry, marble countertops, and high-end appliances.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Ann Gottlieb Design Ann Gottlieb Design outfitted the primary bathroom of a home in Great Falls, Virginia, with an oversized shower, a custom white oak vanity with a counter surface continuing into the shower, and deep blue zellige tiles on all walls and ceiling.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
Brown leaves attached to huge white oaks danced in the wind.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
An elevated dining area connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with white oak cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a round island with five stovetop burners.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2025
Ann Gottlieb Design Ann Gottlieb Design outfitted the primary bathroom of a home in Great Falls, Virginia, with an oversized shower, a custom white oak vanity with a counter surface continuing into the shower, and deep blue zellige tiles on all walls and ceiling.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2025
Brown leaves attached to huge white oaks danced in the wind.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
An elevated dining area connects to the kitchen, which is outfitted with white oak cabinetry, quartzite countertops, and a round island with five stovetop burners.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
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“White oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20oak. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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