teak

noun

ˈtēk 

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

Examples of teak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wide teak decks, forward observation seating and heated exterior spaces make spending long periods outdoors comfortable even in Arctic conditions. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Vintage picks like the striking teak sideboard seen above from Anne McDonald’s revamp of a midcentury Minneapolis home have throwback appeal. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026

With modern interiors and restful room features like teak furnishings, rain showerheads, and luxe robes, the hotel is designed to feel like a getaway. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Shielded from neighboring buildings, the secluded outdoor space includes multiple seating and dining areas along with a solid teak hot tub overlooking the London skyline. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teak

• beak
• beek
• bleak
• cheek
• chic
• clique
• creak
• creek
• eke
• freak
• geek
• greek

Kids Definition

teak

noun

ˈtēk 

1

: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia

2

: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak

called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-​ˌkwu̇d \