oaky

adjective

ˈō-kē 

1

of wine : having the characteristics of being aged in oak casks

an oaky chardonnay

2

: of, relating to, or having many oaks

an oaky forest

oakiness noun

Examples of oaky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The organic cacao from Tanzania in this bar is aged in bourbon casks for a couple of months, which infuses smooth and oaky undertones into the 82% cacao chocolate. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Those bourbons are very good, and sometimes great, but the older expressions tend to veer into overly oaky territory. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 June 2025

Her luxurious Black Edition is aged for nine years and boasts rich, oaky aromas with notes of nutmeg and cassis. — Jeanette Hurt, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for oaky

• cloche
• gnocchi
• loci
• pokey
• smokey
• smoky
• karaoke