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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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Etch Design Group This thoughtfully crafted kitchen by Etch Design Group features natural white oak cabinetry with a custom whitewash finish, a waterfall-edge island, and a seamless Calacatta Caldia marble countertop—expertly sealed for beauty and durability.
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Bourbon is a billion-dollar industry in Kentucky and Virginia has one of the highest concentrations of white oaks in the county, the senators noted in a news release.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 25 Feb. 2025
Bourbon is a billion-dollar industry in Kentucky and Virginia has one of the highest concentrations of white oaks in the county, the senators noted in a news release.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
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.
—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
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“White oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20oak. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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