1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the mint family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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Choose between six available colors, including black, blue, navy blue, gray, white, and teak.
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 July 2025
The stained teak base of this chaise lounger is a piece of art in itself.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The Ryman's oak plank stage was replaced with one made using the same Brazilian teak used to replace the Grand Ole Opry House stage after the 2010 flood.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 18 July 2025
The stained teak base of this chaise lounger is a piece of art in itself.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 18 July 2025
The living quarters are outfitted with luxurious materials, such as marble, teak, and bronze, as well as chic pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
The Ryman's oak plank stage was replaced with one made using the same Brazilian teak used to replace the Grand Ole Opry House stage after the 2010 flood.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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teak
noun1
: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia
2
: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak
called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-ˌkwu̇d \
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