1. Large nearly semi-evergreen oak of southeastern United States; thrives in damp soil
   "The laurel oak's year-round foliage made it a popular street tree";
   - pin oak, Quercus laurifolia
    
2. Small deciduous tree of eastern and central United States having leaves that shine like laurel; wood is used in western states for shingles
   "The laurel oak's glossy leaves caught the morning light";
   - shingle oak, Quercus imbricaria

Derived forms: laurel oaks

Type of: oak, oak tree

Encyclopedia: Laurel oak