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

Red oaks, present across the state, have subtle red leaves, while trees in the white oak group, with several in southern Michigan, feature yellow or dusty red leaves. —Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024

The living room’s rock wall and kitchen’s circular cooktop have been cleaned up and reinvented, with help from recurring white oak, natural stone, and brass. —Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024

Its gut renovation factored in custom millwork and Carlisle white oak floors, alongside high-end finishes and lighting. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024

Including white oak and beyond, here’s all the wooden cabinet inspiration your heart desires. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 8 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