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
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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).
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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
The Hammacher Schlemmer website remains open for business, where items supplied by Kuo — ranging from a 6-foot inflatable kickball dartboard to a teak shower seat — are prominently featured.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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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
The Hammacher Schlemmer website remains open for business, where items supplied by Kuo — ranging from a 6-foot inflatable kickball dartboard to a teak shower seat — are prominently featured.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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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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