Illustration of oak
- 1 acorn
- 2 leaf
plural oaks or oak
often attributive
1
a
: any of a genus (Quercus) of trees or shrubs of the beech family that produce acorns
also
: any of various plants related to or resembling the oaks
b
: the tough hard durable wood of an oak tree
2
: the leaves of an oak used as decoration
Examples of oak in a Sentence
Tall oaks line the street.
The table is solid oak.
The cabinets are made of oak.
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And in her son’s room (not shown), her Hecho en Tejas wallpaper features watercolor interpretations of Lone Star State icons, from javelinas to knobby oak trees.
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Autumn is my favorite season in Cuyahoga Valley, as the oaks, hickories, and maples explode with fall colors.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Aged for three years in oak barrels, El Dorado 3 Year has notes of caramel, coconut, and a hint of spice, which blend beautifully with the tropical ingredients.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025
Autumn is my favorite season in Cuyahoga Valley, as the oaks, hickories, and maples explode with fall colors.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Neither does the oak, even after almost 25 years, although that small amount of virgin oak barrels in the mix adds a splash of vibrant wood to the flavor profile.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Apr. 2025
Aged for three years in oak barrels, El Dorado 3 Year has notes of caramel, coconut, and a hint of spice, which blend beautifully with the tropical ingredients.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oak
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“Oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oak. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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