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

Then, determine what destination food source deer are targeting, such as green soybeans, fresh-cut corn, or dropping white oak acorns. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 9 Nov. 2026

The open-plan great room features heated concrete floors and white oak cabinetry. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026

Swamp white oak matures at 50-60 feet tall and wide and grows in Zones 3 to 8. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026

Reworked by design studio Alta Projects, the cabin pairs whitewashed paneling and dark pine floors with a stone fireplace, George Nelson pendants, and a chalet-style kitchen in white oak and walnut. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1610, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for white oak

• artichoke
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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