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

Illustration of white oak

• leaves and acorns

Examples of white oak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This special edition blends Extra Añejo Tequilas aged between 4 and 10 years in American white oak barrels. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024

Other trees, such as plant white oak and American hornbeam are more storm-resistant. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2024

There is a split-bedroom layout and finishes of marble and mosaic tile in the baths, wide-plank white oak floors, and an open kitchen with a paneled appliance package from Bosch and, as is the fashion now, quartz countertops that wear better than marble. —Kim Velsey, Curbed, 21 Nov. 2024

The open kitchen, living, and dining space is anchored by white oak cabinets; the Quartzite Nero backsplash and countertops provide bold contrast. —Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

white oak

noun

: any of various oaks with acorns that mature in one year

also : the hard, strong wood of a white oak that lasts well and is not easily rotted by water