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BNC: 21503 COCA: 17354

teak

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teak /ˈtiːk/ noun
teak
/ˈtiːk/
noun
Learner's definition of TEAK
[noncount]
: the strong, hard, yellowish-brown wood of a tree that grows in southeast Asia and that is used especially for making furniture and ships柚木
called also teakwood
BNC: 21503 COCA: 17354

teak

noun

1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web On the veranda of this rustic Long Island, New York, home, the teak table is by Barlow Tyrie, the wicker chairs are by RH, Restoration Hardware, and the antique wood chairs are from Ruby Beets. Kelsey Mulvey, ELLE Decor, 10 May 2022 What about cleaning mold off of teak outdoor furniture? Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 So the team opted for sustainable teak wood pieces. Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022 The list includes twice as many mammal species as members of the order lamiales, which includes ash, teak, and jacaranda trees — even though the latter group is nearly five times the size of the former. Sarah Kaplan, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 The lounge and furnishings are sumptuous and luxe, with lounge chairs, couches, and banquettes made from the finest leather, canvas, and teak. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2022 To date, the Denos have used 28 types of wood, including walnut, oak, elm, sycamore, sassafras and teak. Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2022 Additional flooring materials include terrazzo in the bathrooms and teak on the outdoor deck. Melissa Feldman, WSJ, 17 Aug. 2022 The matching teak chaise completes the furniture plan. Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of teak was in 1698
BNC: 21503 COCA: 17354

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