Oak

Pronunciation: /oʊk/

Definitions of oak

noun a type of tree that belongs to the beech family, typically having lobed leaves and acorns

Example Sentences

A1 I like to sit under the oak tree in the park.

A2 The table is made of solid oak.

B1 The forest is full of oak trees.

B2 The carpenter crafted a beautiful oak bookshelf.

C1 The old oak in the backyard has been there for centuries.

C2 The antique oak furniture in the living room is stunning.

Examples of oak in a Sentence

formal The oak tree in the park is over a hundred years old.

informal I love sitting under the big oak tree in my backyard.

slang Let's meet at the park by the oak tree, it's a cool spot.

figurative His strength was like that of an oak tree, unwavering and solid.

Grammatical Forms of oak

• past tense: oaked
• plural: oaks
• comparative: oakier
• superlative: oakiest
• present tense: oaks
• future tense: will oak
• perfect tense: have oaked
• continuous tense: is oaking
• singular: oak
• positive degree: oak
• infinitive: to oak
• gerund: oaking
• participle: oaked

Origin and Evolution of oak

First Known Use: 0825 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'oak' originated from the Old English word 'āc'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oak' has retained its original meaning of the type of tree belonging to the genus Quercus, but its usage has expanded to refer to the wood of the tree and various products made from it.