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

In Common With’s Saga Duo Pendant hangs above the island, and Somerset House customized vintage Danish teak counter stools with new iron feet. — Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026

The roll-down blinds are also made from matching wool felt, while the floor benefits from boat deck-style teak planks. — New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026

Beneath it, museumgoers line up to drop a ball into a teak ramp that descends down the length of the Guggenheim spiral. — Emily Witt, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026

Warm teak throughout contributes to a more intimate environment, also seen on bookshelves opposite the cocktail bar with a striking oval black resin counter, the beautiful garden beyond the expansive windows. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 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 \