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Definition of teak

teak

/tiːk/
teak
Plural:teaks
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• noun

1

The hard, durable, yellowish-brown wood of a tropical deciduous tree, highly valued for shipbuilding, outdoor furniture, and construction due to its natural water resistance.

Example

"The deck of the historic sailing ship was meticulously crafted from solid teak."

2

A large tropical deciduous tree native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by large leaves and cultivated extensively for its valuable hardwood.

Example

"The government established a protected reserve to prevent the illegal logging of mature teak."

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• Rhymes for teak

• Nearby Words

teacup stingray
teacupful
teahouse
teak
teakettle
teakwood
teal

Word Origin & Etymology

From Portuguese 'teca', derived from Malayalam 'tēkka' and Tamil 'tēkku', originating from the Dravidian language family of southern India.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teak
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