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Definition of red oak

red oak

Plural:red oaks
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1

North American A large, fast-growing deciduous tree native to eastern North America, characterized by broad leaves with sharply pointed, bristle-tipped lobes and vibrant red autumn foliage.

Example

"We planted a young red oak in the front yard to provide shade during the hot summer months."

2

The hard, coarse-grained, and reddish-brown timber yielded by the red oak tree, heavily utilized in flooring, furniture making, and cabinetry.

Example

"The carpenter selected a beautiful piece of red oak to build the custom dining table."

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• Nearby Words

red maple
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red mullet
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red phantom tetra

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red oak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red-oak
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