1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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Made with eco-conscious teak, the model is CB2’s largest dining table to date and seats 10.
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 11 July 2024
The living room is showcased by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace; the kitchen’s equipped with an eat-in island and stainless appliances; and a teak and glass dining room offers up views of the backyard gardens and pool.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Think zebra-wood edging and teak walls, mahogany flooring, and wool rugs.
—Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
Outer was the brand of choice for the outdoor teak set.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
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Sofia Celeste, WWD, 11 July 2024
The living room is showcased by a floor-to-ceiling fireplace; the kitchen’s equipped with an eat-in island and stainless appliances; and a teak and glass dining room offers up views of the backyard gardens and pool.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Think zebra-wood edging and teak walls, mahogany flooring, and wool rugs.
—Sarah Sekula, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2024
Outer was the brand of choice for the outdoor teak set.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 3 July 2024
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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teak
noun1
: 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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