noun / adjective
oak
OHK/əʊk/
A hardwood tree that bears acorns.
The mature oak has a broad crown and a rugged trunk.
Etymology
Old English ac already named the oak tree, so the modern meaning continues an inherited tree name rather than a descriptive compound. Its deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
the acorns of a white oak are way more palatable to deer and turkey and uh game animals uh I've tasted them uh White Oak acorns are kind of sweet whereas Red Oak acorns are bitter
More examples
- Squirrels gather acorns beneath the oaks each fall.
- The cabinetmaker uses oak for its strength and durability.
- An oak table stands in the dining room.
Forms
oak · oaks
oaken adjective — Made from the wood of oak trees.
Similar words
- tree
- Names the broader plant category, not specifically an acorn-bearing tree.
- hardwood
- Includes wood from many flowering trees, not just oak.