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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The interior combines modern matte surfaces and swathes of natural teak, creating an elegant environment for entertaining.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Walnut wood is a signature in furnishings, but teak and rosewood are popular as well, says Lindsie Davis, founder and principal designer at Blueberry Jones Design in Austin.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2024
Inside, seven bedrooms and six baths are spread across 7,000 square feet of two-level living space, which boasts an elevator as well as a wealth of oak and teak paneling, high ceilings, and tall windows throughout.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
The coastal town in North Java was rich in Islamic and maritime cultures until its capture by the Dutch colonial administration, which used it as a base from which to produce and export tobacco and teak.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024
Walnut wood is a signature in furnishings, but teak and rosewood are popular as well, says Lindsie Davis, founder and principal designer at Blueberry Jones Design in Austin.
—Rebecca Shinners, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2024
Inside, seven bedrooms and six baths are spread across 7,000 square feet of two-level living space, which boasts an elevator as well as a wealth of oak and teak paneling, high ceilings, and tall windows throughout.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 13 June 2024
The coastal town in North Java was rich in Islamic and maritime cultures until its capture by the Dutch colonial administration, which used it as a base from which to produce and export tobacco and teak.
—Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2024
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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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