plural oaks or oak
1
: a type of tree that grows in northern parts of the world and that produces acorns
Tall oaks line the street.
called also oak tree
2
: the wood of an oak tree
The table is solid oak.
oak floors/chairs
The cabinets are made of oak.
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“Oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/oak. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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