oaks
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈoʊks// UK //ˈəʊks// oaks
n. large, strong trees that produce acorns and have hard wood. They are famous for living a very long time and growing quite big.
n. large deciduous or evergreen trees of the genus Quercus, known for their hard, durable timber and for producing acorns as fruit.
The park is full of old oaks that provide lots of shade.
The furniture maker prefers using wood from mature oaks because of its strength and beautiful grain patterns.
Ancient oaks often serve as entire ecosystems, supporting hundreds of species of insects, birds, and fungi within their expansive canopies and deep root systems.
Usage
Usually refers to the trees themselves; when referring to the wood as a material, the singular 'oak' is used as an uncountable noun.