teal

[US]/tiːl/
[UK]/til/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a small freshwater duck with a short neck, living in lakes and rivers.

Phrases & Collocations

teal dress

teal curtains

teal sweater

Example Sentences

teal dabble in the shallows.

the teal were indulging in delightful courtship displays.

The old doctor said, "It would take ten teals of silver and ten hectoliter of rice to treat the disease.

1、Bold teal paint livens up this cottagey children’s bathroom where it covers a vintage clawfoot tub, old-fashioned sink and walls above crisp white paneling.

My wife ended up selecting a white skirt with ruffly things on the bottom and a teal blue top, both of which I liked a lot but was too smart to acknowledge.

She painted her bedroom walls teal.

The teal dress she wore was stunning.

Teal is a popular color for home decor.

Her eyes sparkled like teal gemstones.

The teal car stood out among the sea of black vehicles.

Teal is a calming and soothing color.

She loves to accessorize with teal jewelry.

The teal cushions added a pop of color to the room.

Teal is often associated with tranquility and serenity.

The teal scarf complemented her outfit perfectly.

Real-world Examples

Who needs teal when you have Ultra Sheen?

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

It says that it comes in teal and tangerine.

Source: Ez Talk American English Conversation Guide

Now is that true that all cars should be teal?

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: English Grammar

The idea that all cars should be painted teal, for example, is a convention.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: English Grammar

You know, I had a different feeling because, you know, a lot of people were wearing teal.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2019 Collection

Are you sure this is teal? 'Cause I'm starting to get a real strong green thing here.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Cam, Manny needs a teal pocket square. -Oh, I've got teal, I've got aqua, i've got sea foam...- Yeah, Cam's got one.

Source: Modern Family - Season 02

Not lagoon blue, or teal, or ship shape navy.

Source: Friday Flash Fiction - 100-word Micro Fiction

The wooden floor planks were the most stunning shade of teal blue.

Source: Minecraft: The Dragon

The favoured colour schemes, meanwhile, often pair teal or turquoise with orange or magenta.

Source: The Economist Culture

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