teal

noun

plural teal or teals
1
2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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Choose from navy, bright blue, dark green, teal, orange, pink, and red, in sizes XS to XL. Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The video shows a man wearing purple rubber gloves and what appears to be a teal scrub top. Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026 Inside, the decor is pink and teal green. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026 The teal storefront with gold lettering, outside which patrons sip egg coffees with pups at their feet, is easy to spot. Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for teal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of teal was in the 14th century

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“Teal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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teal

noun
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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