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

This 52-suite retreat borrows its name from the late Thai business tycoon Nai Lert, whose park and century-old teak mansion still stand beside the gate. —Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2025

Guests are encouraged to live fully in the space, where morning coffee brews in a Hay French press, poolside afternoons are spent on Oliver James floats, and alfresco dinners happen amid DWR’s Terassi outdoor teak furniture (all of which, naturally, is for sale). —John Wogan, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2025

From stern to bow, the boat was a lesson in restrained elegance, with plenty of teak wood and muted, calming shades. —Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025

For longevity, Kropovinsky recommends solid woods like oak, walnut, or teak. —Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025

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

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