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

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

The Rooms Each of the 29 canvas suites measures about 530 square feet and has beautiful teak flooring, a large king-size bed, a spacious bathroom, and plenty of room to move around. — Norm Bour, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026

The resulting low-slung structure is clad in understated materials, with a sloping bronze-colored roof, stone chimney, expansive glazing, and teak siding. — David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026

The Bali Chaise Daybed is crafted from solid teak wrapped in three tiers of all-weather wicker, with a barrel back and mitered waterfall edges that let the wood grain run down the front of the arms. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 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 \