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

With some exceptions, including the kitchen and baths, the floors are white oak. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026

Inside, white oak covers the ceilings, walls, cabinetry, and staircases, giving the house a warm, contemporary feel. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026

The three-story five-bedroom has high ceilings, white oak herringbone floors, pocket doors, large windows, a chef’s kitchen, and a conservatory with views of Fishkill Creek and Mount Beacon. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026

Wherever the water stands in pools, and by the edges of the lakes and bayous, the giant cypress loom aloft, rivaled in size by some of the red gums and white oaks. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

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