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

Floor-to-ceiling windows capped by 12-foot ceilings and European white oak floors in a custom honey stain accentuate those horizons, alongside mahogany millwork and bronze detailing. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 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

The white oak and stained walnut variations make space for a light-blanched vibe or a woodier and more sensational approach, depending on your preference. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026

Plush cream rugs lay over white oak floors. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 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