black oak

American  

noun

1. any of several oak trees, as Quercus velutina, characterized by a blackish bark.

2. the hard, durable wood of such a tree, used for making furniture, floors, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of black oak

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Example Sentences

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black oak

The city of Portland’s Urban Forestry program is currently experimenting with the assisted migration of 11 tree species, including three oak species to the south: California black oak, canyon live oak and interior live oak.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 30, 2023

The California black oak, for instance, is “strong, sturdy, and self-sufficient” — and, by extension, so is Dowd.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 7, 2023

Invasive species like English ivy, Japanese honeysuckle, Norway maples and sycamore maples will be replaced with black oak, dogwood, spicebush and native ferns.

From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2017

One was a chestnut oak, the other a black oak, and they had grown tall in each other’s shelter over many decades.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 5, 2015

The spear she held was eight feet of black oak, tipped in rusted steel.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin