teal

noun

ˈtēl How to pronounce teal (audio)
plural teal or teals
1
: teal blue
2
: any of various widely distributed small short-necked dabblers (genus Anas) compare blue-winged teal, green-winged teal

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The sandals are available in a variety of colors ranging from lanai breeze/ocean fog to back/black to sand/teal. — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 This soft brown lumbar pillow comes with a dusty teal border that makes the aster print pop. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 There were little squiggles on the packaging, teal and pink, in the flamboyant yet cool style of the day. — Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026 Taupe linen shades soften red brick walls, as do teal velvet sofas, handmade straw baskets, and wool blankets woven by local company Evangeline. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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teal

noun
ˈtē(ə)l How to pronounce teal (audio)
plural teal or teals
: any of various small short-necked ducks

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