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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
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Take the Turkey Trail Path one mile to the bottom of Pine Creek Gorge, which is especially scenic in fall when red maples, hickories, and white oaks are awash with warm colors.
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Finally, the steaks and chops, which are the main reason many diners are there, are all prime cuts that are seasoned with sea salt, cracked black pepper and white oak smoke from the grill.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Inside, highlights include a living room anchored by a curving white oak and fluted limestone fireplace and glass doors spilling outside, as well as a formal dining space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
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Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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, Freep.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Finally, the steaks and chops, which are the main reason many diners are there, are all prime cuts that are seasoned with sea salt, cracked black pepper and white oak smoke from the grill.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Inside, highlights include a living room anchored by a curving white oak and fluted limestone fireplace and glass doors spilling outside, as well as a formal dining space.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for white oak
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“White oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20oak. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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