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 team at interior design studio Atelier Ikebuchi has created a redesign that combines the old teak floors and elements with white Carrara marble and elaborate mosaics.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The 164-foot superyacht has eight spacious cabins that blend Midcentury Modern design with Indonesian touches, like ikat and teak.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Decathlon Tiny Homes riffs on the seaside theme a little more in here, with its fish scale tiles and an attractive teak vanity sink.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Outside, a saline pool and teak outdoor furniture sit beneath a eucalyptus tree wrapped in string lights; inside, minimalist decor and natural textures craft a soothing ambience.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026
The 164-foot superyacht has eight spacious cabins that blend Midcentury Modern design with Indonesian touches, like ikat and teak.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Decathlon Tiny Homes riffs on the seaside theme a little more in here, with its fish scale tiles and an attractive teak vanity sink.
—New Atlas, 7 Jan. 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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