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

Illustration of white oak

• leaves and acorns

Examples of white oak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Charlotte boutique is a complete building fit-out with custom millwork, white oak flooring, Schumacher & Bennison fabrics on changing rooms and upholstered seating, vintage McGuire tables, and Visual Comfort lighting. —Brin Snelling, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Similarly, white oak offers a clean contrast to the warmth of teak or the striations in acacia. —Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

Available in cherry, white oak, and walnut wood. —Elissa Suh, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 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, 9 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white oak

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Kids Definition

white oak

noun

: any of various oaks with acorns that mature in one year

also : the hard, strong wood of a white oak that lasts well and is not easily rotted by water