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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These terraces are different than most because they can be adjusted to any angle, so they can be stuffed with cushions and used for extra sofas, or with bare teak, as a diving board.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Noting that most conventional teak outdoor furniture has stayed the same for over 50 years, Ho has taken to designing pieces to function well wherever good design is needed.
—Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Built in 1927, the open-living-style pad measured 2,538 square feet, with a curved teak staircase, a wine cellar, a swimming pool, and an outdoor fireplace.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2024
Style Your Fire Pit Make your backyard's fire pit area look a little more elevated with some Adirondack chairs—Levy is partial to those made from polywood, which will perform better than teak in when left outside in the winter.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 July 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
Noting that most conventional teak outdoor furniture has stayed the same for over 50 years, Ho has taken to designing pieces to function well wherever good design is needed.
—Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2024
Built in 1927, the open-living-style pad measured 2,538 square feet, with a curved teak staircase, a wine cellar, a swimming pool, and an outdoor fireplace.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2024
Style Your Fire Pit Make your backyard's fire pit area look a little more elevated with some Adirondack chairs—Levy is partial to those made from polywood, which will perform better than teak in when left outside in the winter.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 July 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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