oak
playSimple Definition of oak
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: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns
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: the wood of an oak tree
Full Definition of oak
pluraloaks
oroak
1 a : any of a genus (Quercus) of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns; also : any of various plants related to or resembling the oaks b : the tough hard durable wood of an oak tree
2 : the leaves of an oak used as decoration
Examples of oak in a sentence
Tall oaks line the street.
The table is solid oak.
The cabinets are made of oak.
Illustration of oak
Origin and Etymology of oak
Middle English ook, from Old English āc; akin to Old High German eih oak and perhaps to Greek aigilōps, a kind of oak
First Known Use: before 12th century
OAK Defined for Kids
oak
playDefinition of oak for Students
: a tree or shrub that produces acorns and has tough wood much used for furniture and flooring
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