black oak

noun

1. any of several oak trees, as Quercus velutina, characterized by a blackish bark.
2. the hard, durable wood of such a tree, used for making furniture, floors, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of black oak¹

An Americanism dating back to 1625–35

Example Sentences

In the Golden State, they are attacking the coast live oak, canyon live oak and the California black oak.

From Los Angeles Times

The city of Portland’s Urban Forestry program is currently experimenting with the assisted migration of 11 tree species, including three oak species to the south: California black oak, canyon live oak and interior live oak.

From Seattle Times

The California black oak, for instance, is “strong, sturdy, and self-sufficient” — and, by extension, so is Dowd.

From Los Angeles Times

Each acorn was painted with colored bands to indicate its species: red oak, bur oak, black oak, white oak, swamp white oak, scarlet oak, pin oak, willow oak.

From New York Times

One stem of a two-stemmed black oak was found leaning on a power line that had snapped, according to court documents.

From Los Angeles Times