teakwood

noun

teak·​wood ˈtēk-ˌwu̇d How to pronounce teakwood (audio)
: teak sense 2

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Food and drink Both of the hotel's dining options are set in one of the antique teakwood houses. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026 This versatile table is made with a rust-resistant aluminum frame, all-weather wicker sides, and a teakwood top for water resistance on every surface. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 The hotel’s 115 suites all feature colonial architecture, original 14-foot ceilings, and teakwood floors. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 Pairing the horizontal slats on a teakwood frame with vertical cabana stripes is a lesson in modernity, and the Crate & Barrel Batten collection gets an A+. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for teakwood

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of teakwood was in 1783

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“Teakwood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teakwood. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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