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.
Recent Examples on the Web
It’s finished with oak veneer, which adds a rustic and warm feel to the piece.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Contemporary art and collectible furniture pieces intermingle with ancient lava flows—around which entire suites have been constructed—original oak-beamed ceilings, and stone walls.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Given the less-than-one-half-inch insect’s track record of devastating oaks since being first detected in San Diego County in 2008, scientists and land stewards are alarmed — and working to contain the outbreak.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Sunlight fills the dome’s open floor plan, amplified by generous wood accents and broad windows that showcase views of oaks and the pond nearby.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 10 Jan. 2026
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“Oak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oak. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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