teak

noun

1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the mint family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding

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The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025 The Ryman's oak plank stage was replaced with one made using the same Brazilian teak used to replace the Grand Ole Opry House stage after the 2010 flood. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Outfitted with teak decks, indoor-outdoor seating, and a full-service bar, the crew prepares top-notch cuisine to enjoy on board throughout the day. Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025 Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for teak

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teak was in 1698

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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

teak

noun
1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak

called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-​ˌkwu̇d \

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