teal

noun

plural teal or teals
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2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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Examples of teal in a Sentence

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The season 34 contestant wore khaki trousers and a teal short-sleeve shirt, prompting Terri to comment on the post. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025 Overflow parking can be found in Mahoney-Pearson (the teal garage on the map), which can be accessed through Stanford Drive. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2025 Use soft blankets and plaid pillows in seasonal oranges, teals, and purples to add a pop of traditional color and provide something warm to wrap up in on a chilly fall evening. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025 Black and white, red, earthy amber to orange tones, teal to sage to whisper blues and shades of happy pink. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for teal

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of teal was in the 14th century

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“Teal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teal. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

teal

noun
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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