teal

noun \ ˈtēl \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Definition of teal

plural teal or teals

1 : teal blue

2 : any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) — compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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Every franchise location is required to hang the same two types of light fixtures: one fashioned from industrial metal painted teal, and another made from rope.

— cristina bolling, charlotteobserver, "How did 2 mom-friends grow their DIY decor business from 1 in Pineville to 77 across the country? | Charlotte Observer," 6 Mar. 2018
Her teal, skin-baring Versace gown was stunning from all angles.

— brittany talarico, PEOPLE.com, "Blake Lively Trades Ryan Reynolds for Christian Louboutin as 2018 Met Gala Date: See Her Dress!," 7 May 2018
The color scheme is soothing teal and tan, with a starfish theme because some of the marine invertebrates can regrow limbs and regenerate.

— teresa watanabe, latimes.com, "Three decades before the #MeToo movement, UC San Diego led the way against sexual assault," 30 Apr. 2018
First, Chrissy posted what might be the cutest Boomerang of all time, featuring Luna dancing in her party dress while her teal and silver birthday balloons blow in the wind.

— kayleigh roberts, Marie Claire, "Chrissy Teigen Shared Adorable Pictures from Luna's Second Birthday Party," 15 Apr. 2018
The truck is a teal or a bluish green Chevrolet Silverado extended cab.

— jose r. gonzalez, Houston Chronicle, "Investigators release sketch in severed head case, seek person of interest," 6 Apr. 2018
The team’s new Nike Vapor Untouchable uniforms features three jersey options (black, white, teal), three pants options (black, white, teal) and two sock options (standard, color rush teal).

— george diaz, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Jaguars roll out new uniforms, upgrades with look of a champion," 19 Apr. 2018
Lush fabrics, rich teals, and silver tones add glamour to the family room.

— sarah yang, House Beautiful, "Top Pin of the Day: A Bold Family Room," 18 Mar. 2014
The raspberry, teal, and yellow sofa upholstery was the starting point.

— BostonGlobe.com, "At a Lake Winnipesaukee getaway, a ‘barn’ designed for fun," 30 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of teal

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

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teal

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Definition of teal for English Language Learners

: a small duck found in Europe and America
: a dark greenish-blue color

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teal

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: a small wild duck of America and Europe

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