teal

noun

ˈtēl 

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

Illustration of teal

• teal 2

Examples of teal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trend forecasting platform, WGSN, named it color of the year, and after seeing Matthieu Blazy’s use of the blue-green hue in his Chanel shows, everyone is incorporating a touch of teal into their wardrobes this summer. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 July 2026

The teal and cream color scheme was beachy and calming, with a hit of bright, floral curtains for charm, and the comfortable linens and mattresses lived up to the high standards of the rest of the hotel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Standouts this summer include Toteme’s minimalist sandal (a recurring bestseller), Alaïa’s padded take in a rich teal, and Gucci’s vampy red style. — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026

The process of turning its home from orange back to teal has begun for the Kansas City Current. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing teal

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• teal blue

Rhymes for teal

• beal
• chiel
• ciel
• creel
• deal
• diel
• eel
• feel
• feil
• heal
• heel
• keel

Kids Definition

teal

noun

ˈtē(ə)l 

plural teal or teals

: any of various small short-necked ducks