teak

noun

ˈtēk 

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

Examples of teak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Williams Sonoma Balboa Outdoor Round Concrete Dining Table $2,995 $1,800 Williams Sonoma Create the ultimate al fresco dining setup in your outdoor space with this concrete and teak table. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2024

Evoke a Mediterranean Escape Fitzpatrick chose the teak dining table and chairs for their subtly European look. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024

Lounge space, a formal dining space, and a wet bar are all accessible here, but three large French doors also open out to the large teak deck overlooking Escondido Beach and a gated terracotta courtyard below, with views to Point Dume. —Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

teak

noun

ˈtēk 

1

: a tall timber tree of southeastern Asia

2

: the hard durable yellowish brown wood of a teak

called also teak*wood\ ˈtē-​ˌkwu̇d \