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oakwood

Oakwood (noun) means a wood or forest made up mainly of oak trees. Example: “They pitched their tent at the edge of the oakwood.”

noun
1
A wood or forest made up mainly of oak trees.
"They pitched their tent at the edge of the oakwood."
2
Timber cut from oak trees.
"The table was built from solid oakwood."

How to use oakwood

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a forest of oak trees or the wood you get from them.

Common pairings
a solid oakwood table walk through the oakwood

Word forms

oakwoods plural

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Etymology

From Old English āc wudu, a straightforward combination of "oak" and "wood."

Origin: Old English

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Frequently asked questions

What does “oakwood” mean?

The word “oakwood” means a wood or forest made up mainly of oak trees. In plain terms, either a forest of oak trees or the wood you get from them.

How do you use “oakwood” in a sentence?

Here is “oakwood” used in a sentence: “They pitched their tent at the edge of the oakwood.”

What part of speech is “oakwood”?

“Oakwood” is a noun.

Where does the word “oakwood” come from?

The word “oakwood” comes from Old English. From Old English āc wudu, a straightforward combination of "oak" and "wood.".

How many meanings does “oakwood” have?

“Oakwood” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a wood or forest made up mainly of oak trees.

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