# oakwood

/ˈoʊˌkwʊd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/oakwood
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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