Word
oakwood
Phoneticsoak·wood, stress on the first syllable
/ˈoʊˌkwʊd/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. wood from oak trees — hard and strong, often used for tables, floors and doors. It can also mean a small forest where oak trees grow.
n. hard, durable timber obtained from oak trees, prized for furniture, flooring and construction. It also describes a woodland dominated by oak trees.
Examples
“This table is made of solid oakwood.”
“The builders choose oakwood flooring for the living room because it lasts for decades.”
“The old library smelled of polish and oakwood, its shelves darkened by a century of hands and sunlight.”
Examples
simple
“This table is made of solid oakwood.”
contextual
“The builders choose oakwood flooring for the living room because it lasts for decades.”
complex
“The old library smelled of polish and oakwood, its shelves darkened by a century of hands and sunlight.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “oakwood” in context.
Verb
01. carve oakwood
“The craftsman carved the oakwood into a beautiful chair.”
verb + noun
02. oakwood ages
“Oakwood ages beautifully and becomes stronger over time.”
noun + verb
03. oakwood lasts
“Oakwood lasts for decades if you look after it.”
noun + verb
04. restore oakwood
“Specialists restored the oakwood floors in the old house.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. ancient oakwood
“We picnicked at the edge of an ancient oakwood.”
adj + noun
06. dark oakwood
“The library has dark oakwood shelves from floor to ceiling.”
adj + noun
07. polished oakwood
“Sunlight shone across the polished oakwood floor.”
adj + noun
08. solid oakwood
“They bought a solid oakwood table for the dining room.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. piece of oakwood
“He picked up a piece of oakwood to repair the chair.”
noun + prep + noun
10. plank of oakwood
“Each plank of oakwood was fitted carefully by hand.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a plank of polished oakwood
“He replaced a plank of polished oakwood on the stairs.”
12. made of solid oakwood
“Our dining table is made of solid oakwood.”
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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