Live Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several American evergreen oaks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The massive live_oak tree shaded the entire front lawn of the historic southern mansion.
- Its sprawling canopy and gnarled branches made the live_oak a beloved landmark in the small town.
- A walkway of moss-covered bricks wound its way beneath the live_oak's twisted limbs.
- Live_oaks are known for their stately grandeur and are often used as specimen trees in landscaping.
- After the hurricane, the live_oak, its roots sunk deep in the sandy soil, was one of the few trees left standing.