teal

noun

plural teal or teals
1
2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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The adjoining terrace has 180-degree views of the surrounding skyscrapers, while the chef’s kitchen is stocked with a La Cornue range and teal stone countertops. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026 If you’re not drawn to crops, try reinventing a classic leather bomber jacket in a trending spring color like lavender, pistachio green, or even a splashy teal. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026 Nuances like the teal kitchen cabinet against a more relatively neutral orange-brown design backdrop always feel like a fresh and nice surprise when Reynolds watches the movie, along with features like a waterfall countertop. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026 The storm color appears in the piping of the collar, sleeves and bottom of the Current’s Teal Kit, the all-teal secondary uniform the Current released last season. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of teal was in the 14th century

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“Teal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

teal

noun
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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