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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
Examples of white oak in a Sentence
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Other design details that add to the home’s historic character include wide-plank white oak floorboards, wainscot paneling, plaster walls, and polished brass fittings.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024
Each Quilt unit is a ductless mini-split, but rather than large white boxes on your wall, Quilt has designed smaller, sleeker units with the option of a white oak or white front panel that can be customized to fit your home decor.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 15 May 2024
In the eat-in kitchen, white oak cabinetry, marble counters, Miele appliances, a wine fridge, and a six-burner gas range facilitate whipping up a feast.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 May 2024
The interiors are elegantly accented with custom wood beams and white oak crown moldings, and stone floors trail from the foyer into the main living room, the latter of which features a vaulted ceiling made of wood and a stone fireplace.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2024
Like whitetails, turkeys seem to prefer white oak acorns over all the rest.
—Will Brantley, Field & Stream, 17 Apr. 2024
But inside, the interiors are clean and modern, with white oak floors and cabinets and ample outdoor views courtesy of multiple vertical windows overlooking the lush backyard.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Highlights include the main living area with its soaring 20-foot-high ceilings, white oak and radiant heated limestone floors, gas fireplace, and double-height glazing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024
Margaret Austin With that in mind, the team added some key design elements, like a stone wall and interweaving shades of blue, plus a vaulted ceiling and neutral tones and white oak accents to create a light and airy ambiance.
—Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1610, in the meaning defined above
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“White oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20oak. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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
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