live oak
Americannoun
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an evergreen oak, Quercus virginiana, of the southern U.S., having a short, broad trunk and shiny, oblong leaves: the state tree of Georgia.
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any of various related trees.
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the hard, durable wood of any of these trees.
noun
Etymology
Origin of live oak
An Americanism dating back to 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Their first project together was a series of nesting tables made from a coast live oak that had fallen on Grand Avenue in South Pasadena.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
While California live oak trees are protected in Altadena, others emblematic to the area are not.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 1, 2025
Green-roofed cabins housing hundreds of campers and staff dotted the area, which is lush with cypress and live oak trees.
From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025
Krista Guerrero, an MWD resource specialist, said the agency would particularly love to see residents plant the coast live oak.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024
She walked down the steps and into the shade of a live oak.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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