teal

noun

ˈtēl 

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

Illustration of teal

• teal 2

Examples of teal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The space boasts a mid-century modern vibe with warm tones of terracotta and gold and splashes of teal. —Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024

And lo, Ronan’s rejuvenated sense of style has already set the internet ablaze, like when she was spotted wearing a vibrant teal JW Anderson dress—and fresh off the runway, no less—or her power-clashing moment in archival Phoebe Philo-era Celine from 2013. —Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024

The color of that lake—teal and radiant, like liquid peacock feathers—lingered in my mind. —Mark Johanson, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024

Here are the locations around downtown Cincinnati that will be glowing teal on Friday. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 31 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English tele; akin to Middle Dutch teling teal

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing teal

• blue-winged teal
• green-winged teal
• teal blue

Kids Definition

teal

noun

ˈtē(ə)l 

plural teal or teals

: any of various small short-necked ducks