teal

noun

plural teal or teals
1
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 high-glamour gown and conservative cut were juxtaposed with blond brows, teal eyeliner and bubblegum blush crafted by artist Sophia Sinot. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026 The child was last seen wearing a teal tie-dye shirt and gray shorts, according to the police message. Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 21 May 2026 This bowl set includes a colorful assortment of bowls in yellow, red, green, teal, and blue shades that will undoubtedly stand out on your tablescape. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 May 2026 The teal ceiling in his office. Literary Hub, 18 May 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 30 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

teal

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

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