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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
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