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: any of several American evergreen oaks: such as
a
: a medium-sized oak (Quercus virginiana) of southeastern North America often cultivated as a shelter and shade tree and noted for its extremely hard tough durable wood
b
: any of several oaks of the western U.S. with evergreen foliage and hard durable wood
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With towering 350-year-old live oaks, semi-tropical plants, and waterfront views, this place is nothing short of otherworldly.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The barrier island features a boardwalk with views of mangrove forests, plus lots of live oaks, paradise trees, and wild limes.
—Ana Pelayo Connery, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Outside, the backyard features mature live oaks, an open-air kitchen, multiple seating areas and sprawling views reminiscent of Palmer's grandmother's house in Robbins, Ill.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
The barrier island features a boardwalk with views of mangrove forests, plus lots of live oaks, paradise trees, and wild limes.
—Ana Pelayo Connery, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
What to do nearby Oglethorpe Avenue is one of Savannah’s prettiest streets, lined with live oak trees and handsome mansions.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
Outside, the backyard features mature live oaks, an open-air kitchen, multiple seating areas and sprawling views reminiscent of Palmer's grandmother's house in Robbins, Ill.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
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live oak
noun
: any of several American oaks with evergreen leaves and hard durable wood
especially
: one of the southeastern U.S. that is grown for its shelter and shade and formerly much used in building ships
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