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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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The new Dalmore 17 was initially aged in American white oak ex-bourbon barrels, like most of the distillery’s whiskies.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Deeper within the apartment is a nearly 500-square-foot living room, boasting custom white oak parquet floors and eight-foot-tall windows.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
As part of the renovation and redesign the couple had all of the dark wood flooring replaced with white oak which goes a long way toward making the space lighter and brighter.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 Jan. 2026
Deeper within the apartment is a nearly 500-square-foot living room, boasting custom white oak parquet floors and eight-foot-tall windows.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
As part of the renovation and redesign the couple had all of the dark wood flooring replaced with white oak which goes a long way toward making the space lighter and brighter.
—Felicia Feaster, AJC.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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 3 Feb. 2026.
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