Oak: meaning, definitions and examples

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oak

 

[ ษ™สŠk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tree species

A large tree with lobed leaves and acorns, valued for its timber.

Synonyms

oak tree, quercus

Examples of usage

  • The oak tree in the backyard provides shade during hot summer days.
  • Acorns from oak trees are an important food source for many animals.
  • Oak wood is commonly used in furniture making due to its strength and durability.
Context #2 | Noun

color

A shade of dark brown resembling the wood of an oak tree.

Synonyms

dark brown, wood color

Examples of usage

  • She painted her room in a warm oak color to create a cozy atmosphere.
  • The table was stained in an oak finish to match the rest of the furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "oak" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carvalho

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฒเฅ‚เคค เค•เคพ เคชเฅ‡เคกเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eiche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ oak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dฤ…b

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chรชne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ roble

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meลŸe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐธ๋‚˜๋ฌด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dub

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dub

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฉกๆ ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะผะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฃแƒฎแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ palฤฑd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ roble

Etymology

The word 'oak' originated from Old English 'ฤc', which is related to Dutch 'eik' and German 'Eiche'. Oaks have been revered in many cultures for their longevity and strength. They are often associated with wisdom and endurance, symbolizing protection and resilience.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,053 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.