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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Some Outdoor Furniture Although sturdy plastic, metal, or resin outdoor furniture is fine to pressure wash, pieces crafted from natural materials, such as wicker and teak, are much too delicate.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The only exceptions are bath mats made from bamboo or teak.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Pro tip: To weatherproof your teak, treat it with teak oil or sealer.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
Black Sands’ 12 teak bungalows are just steps from the beach, connected by a winding wooden boardwalk.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
The only exceptions are bath mats made from bamboo or teak.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
Pro tip: To weatherproof your teak, treat it with teak oil or sealer.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
Black Sands’ 12 teak bungalows are just steps from the beach, connected by a winding wooden boardwalk.
—Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2025
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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