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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Photo : Modern Angles for Sotheby's International Realty Inside the library with oak paneling.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
It is also used to treat skin eruptions resembling poison ivy/oak rash.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Nearby is the kitchen, which is split into two, with oak units on each side wall, and includes an induction cooktop, a fridge, sink, cabinetry, and space for more appliances.
—Adam Williams
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Larvae of the Colorado Hairstreak, our state butterfly, survive solely on Gambel oak leaves.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
It is also used to treat skin eruptions resembling poison ivy/oak rash.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Nearby is the kitchen, which is split into two, with oak units on each side wall, and includes an induction cooktop, a fridge, sink, cabinetry, and space for more appliances.
—Adam Williams
july 27, New Atlas, 27 July 2025
Larvae of the Colorado Hairstreak, our state butterfly, survive solely on Gambel oak leaves.
—Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 27 July 2025
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“Oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oak. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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