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

While the white oak shelves and tin ceiling create a beautiful space, my staff and I have worked hard to cultivate a warm and inviting environment for everyone. —American Booksellers Association, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025

The cedar exterior is complemented by white oak floors and cedar ceilings inside. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2025

The Martins’ home is distinguished by 11-foot ceilings, white oak floors and a grand foyer with a sweeping staircase. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025

The chef’s kitchen pops with Calacatta marble and rift-cut white oak cabinetry, plus a center island and dining area that opens out to a wonderful garden. —David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white oak

• artichoke
• nanticoke
• womenfolk
• awoke
• baroque
• bespoke
• colloque
• convoke
• evoke
• invoke
• keystroke
• kinfolk

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