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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The sound of motorbikes and cars fade as birds take over with their harmonies all around Nai Lert’s Thai vernacular style all-teak vacation home, built in 1915.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At The Crossing, chef Chef Nick Duggan puts a Lowcountry spin on Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room that continues the nautical trend with teak wood floors, polished nickel accents, and views of the water from nearly every table.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
These luxurious chaise loungers come in nine Sunbrella fabric colorways, and the water-resistant teak frame will patina beautifully in your backyard.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
At The Crossing, chef Chef Nick Duggan puts a Lowcountry spin on Mediterranean cuisine in a dining room that continues the nautical trend with teak wood floors, polished nickel accents, and views of the water from nearly every table.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
The abundance of teak also recalls traditional sailboats.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2026
These luxurious chaise loungers come in nine Sunbrella fabric colorways, and the water-resistant teak frame will patina beautifully in your backyard.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
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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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