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

There’s plenty of open deck space, including a gorgeous, wraparound teak promenade. —Aaron Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026

The layout includes an ergonomic cockpit, a refined interior with a twin cabin aft, and a teak deck with fold-out platforms and sunpads forward and aft. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026

Enjoy amenities like house bikes and a bluestone patio complete with a gas grill and teak dining set for al fresco dinner and drinks. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026

Our favorite outdoor furniture retailers offer a wide selection of teak silhouettes for your patio, porch, or backyard, including best-selling outdoor sectionals, loveseats, accent chairs, dining sets, and more. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese teca, from Malayalam tēkka

First Known Use

1698, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for teak

• beak
• beek
• bleak
• cheek
• chic
• clique
• creak
• creek
• eke
• freak
• geek
• greek

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 \