teak
noun
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Definition of teak
1
: a tall tropical Asian timber tree (Tectona grandis) of the vervain family
2
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of teak used especially for furniture and shipbuilding
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For glamorous gourmets: Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum Perched above Paradise Bay, the Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum has 137 rooms, suites, apartments, and villas decked out with neutral tones and handsome teak paneling. — Chris Leadbeater, National Geographic, "Discover Turkey’s under-the-radar seaside paradise," 14 Aug. 2019 For the same reason, teak, a popular material for outdoor furnishings and decking, shouldn’t sit in direct sunlight, because the wood also has a high oil content. — Michelle Brunner, Twin Cities, "Expert tips to keep the summer swelter from trapping you inside," 7 Aug. 2019 For the same reason, teak, a popular material for outdoor furnishings and decking, shouldn’t sit in direct sunlight, because the wood also has a high oil content. — Michelle Brunner, Washington Post, "Reclaim your outdoor space, even in the summer swelter, with these expert tips," 30 July 2019 Each guest room has its own unique interior design, all incorporating teak, bronze, and limestone to maintain a calming neutral color palette throughout. — Sara Tardiff, ELLE Decor, "Nobu Opens Its First Hotel in California, The Nobu Ryokan Malibu," 11 May 2017 Kids will love the personalized pillowcases, which are topped with a bedtime story every night, swings in the interior garden and the chance to take a ride on the hotel’s vintage teak canalboat. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in 8 cities.," 6 July 2019 Kids will love the personalized pillowcases, which are topped with a bedtime story every night, swings in the interior garden and the chance to take a ride on the hotel’s vintage teak canalboat. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in 8 cities.," 6 July 2019 Their concern — and confusion — can be summed up in tractors and teak. — Kate Davidson, The Seattle Times, "Businesses, customers worry over new law making Oregonians pay Washington sales tax," 4 July 2019 Kids will love the personalized pillowcases, which are topped with a bedtime story every night, swings in the interior garden and the chance to take a ride on the hotel’s vintage teak canalboat. — Amy Tara Koch, Twin Cities, "Finding European hotel rooms for families can be tough. Here are suggestions in 8 cities.," 6 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'teak.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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teak
noun
English Language Learners Definition of teak
: the strong, hard, yellowish-brown wood of a tree that grows in southeast Asia and that is used especially for making furniture and ships
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teak
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Kids Definition of teak
: the hard yellowish-brown wood of a tall Asian tree that resists decay
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