laurel oak

American  

noun

1. an oak, Quercus laurifolia, of the southeastern U.S., found in moist areas and having shiny dark green leaves.

2. shingle oak.

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Etymology

Origin of laurel oak

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

Mr. Donnelly then called on the president of the Student Council, a tall guy in a blazer, to come up and read a statement about the laurel oak tree.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

To their right, or my left, was the laurel oak tree.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

I looked where Dad was pointing and saw it, the big laurel oak.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

This year’s ceremony will include the dedication of a laurel oak tree in the memory of Michael J. Costello, the Lake Windsor football captain, who was killed by lightning on September 5.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

It wasn’t hauling a boat, though; it was hauling a tree—the laurel oak that would be planted in Mike Costello’s name.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor