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

More akin to a giant cabin, the restaurant’s interiors are filled with handmade white oak tables, taxidermy, and warmth from wood-burning stoves. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024

The lobby and upstairs library has homey living room vibes while the rooms are airy and bright, defined by natural materials like limestone and white oak. —Monica Mendal, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024

Poison oak leaflets often appear lobed, looking similar to a white oak leaf, although the lobes are not as defined. —Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2024

The wings are turkey smoked low and slow with white oak daily. —Katie Nixon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 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