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As a result, many hotels take full advantage of the views overlooking the teal waters of Cabo Branco and Praia de Manaíra.—Aaron Randolph, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Photos show the Maratus australis spider, which has an intricate pattern of blue and brown blotches edged with bright teal and red-orange stripes.—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2025 The food allergy community and parents of children with autism have adopted the teal and blue, respectively, as symbols to promote awareness and inclusivity while trick-or-treating.—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 The living room wallpaper features a floral tiger print with marigold, teal, and peach hues.—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teal
Word History
Etymology
Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal
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