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

While Le Sirenuse is known for its fire-red color palette, Le Sirenuse Mare is known for its teal. — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026

Once a darling of the 90s—and often paired with glossy, plastic finishes—teal now feels more nostalgic than fresh. — Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

The sandals are available in a variety of colors ranging from lanai breeze/ocean fog to back/black to sand/teal. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

This soft brown lumbar pillow comes with a dusty teal border that makes the aster print pop. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 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