teakwood

noun

teak·​wood ˈtēk-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce teakwood (audio)

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The visiting clubhouse attendants lit the same White Barn candles — mahogany teakwood intense — that brought the room back to life last month after the Phillies sprayed champagne and beer to celebrate a division title. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 This versatile table is made with a rust-resistant aluminum frame, all-weather wicker sides, and a teakwood top for water resistance on every surface. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 The 12,000-square-foot villa has six ocean-facing suites, a teakwood yoga studio, a spa, an infinity pool with an Olympic-size swim lane, and even a grove of fruit trees to supply its kitchens. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2025 Situated on 32 acres of verdant, landscaped gardens and working rice paddies, the 98 pavilions, villas, and private residences each reflect the region’s aesthetic with elements like polished teakwood, Siamese art, and expansive outdoor verandas that evoke a strong sense of place. John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for teakwood

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teakwood was in 1783

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“Teakwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teakwood. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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