noun
teak
teek
noun
1
A very hard, durable wood from the teak tree, prized for furniture and shipbuilding.
"The deck of the old yacht was made of solid teak."
2
A yellowish-brown colour like that of teak wood.
"The sofa came in a rich teak shade."
How to Use Teak
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough, weather-resistant hardwood, or the warm brown colour named after it.
Common pairings
teak furniture
a teak deck
Word Forms
teaks plural
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Etymology
Borrowed via Portuguese teca from a South Indian (Malayalam/Tamil) word for the tree.