teakwood

noun

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

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Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026 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 The hotel’s 115 suites all feature colonial architecture, original 14-foot ceilings, and teakwood floors. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025 The visiting clubhouse attendants lit the same White Barn candles — mahogany teakwood intense — that brought the room back to life last month after the Phillies sprayed champagne and beer to celebrate a division title. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teakwood

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 6 Apr. 2026.

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