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 vessel has other eco details such as synthetic teak that replicates authentic teak in both looks and the ability to stay cool underfoot, a bio-resin in the layup, among others.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Evoke a Mediterranean Escape Fitzpatrick chose the teak dining table and chairs for their subtly European look.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Each utensil is made of premium teak wood that’s designed to last for years in your kitchen without cracking or melting.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Each of its 18, double-story villas has a private pool, a shaded courtyard, and a veranda that looks out across the waterways into the dense teak forest.
—Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
Evoke a Mediterranean Escape Fitzpatrick chose the teak dining table and chairs for their subtly European look.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Each utensil is made of premium teak wood that’s designed to last for years in your kitchen without cracking or melting.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2025
Each of its 18, double-story villas has a private pool, a shaded courtyard, and a veranda that looks out across the waterways into the dense teak forest.
—Marion Miller, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Teak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teak. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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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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