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

Two bright, airy levels showcase limestone floors and white oak ceilings, plus front-row views of the Newport Harbor, Balboa and Catalina islands, and the Pacific Ocean. —Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026

In reimagining the 1950s-style entry, Misso opted for simplicity, ditching traditional trim around the white oak door in favor of a brick surround painted Benjamin Moore’s White Dove. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

The tortilla softens and blisters over the flames of white oak logs. —Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026

Think extravagant toile and damask wallpaper, limestone and French white oak flooring, crystal chandeliers and heavy curtains tied back with impressive tassels. —Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Apr. 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