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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Then there are the interiors themselves: black brick and granite with polish teak, evoking a zen Japanese aesthetic rather than the colorful beachy vibe found elsewhere.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Customize your piece by choosing between a cushioned or teak armrest, and a range of fadeproof Sunbrella upholstery colors.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Pair it with other teak furniture to transform your patio or backyard into a warm, inviting outdoor living space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
But aluminum, teak, and stone can often be left outside year-round.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Customize your piece by choosing between a cushioned or teak armrest, and a range of fadeproof Sunbrella upholstery colors.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
Pair it with other teak furniture to transform your patio or backyard into a warm, inviting outdoor living space.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
But aluminum, teak, and stone can often be left outside year-round.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 5 May. 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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