laurel oak

noun

1. an oak, Quercus laurifolia, of the southeastern U.S., found in moist areas and having shiny dark green leaves.
2. shingle oak.

Word History and Origins

Origin of laurel oak¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10

Example Sentences

This year’s ceremony will include the dedication of a laurel oak tree in the memory of Michael J. Costello, the Lake Windsor football captain, who was killed by lightning on September 5.

From Literature

The shingle or laurel oak may be met in any woodland from Pennsylvania to Nebraska, and south to Georgia and Arkansas.

From Project Gutenberg

For Southern states one of the prettiest and best of shade trees is the laurel oak, and there will be thousands of them planted this spring.

From Project Gutenberg

It wasn’t hauling a boat, though; it was hauling a tree—the laurel oak that would be planted in Mike Costello’s name.

From Literature

To their right, or my left, was the laurel oak tree.

From Literature