teakwood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of teakwood
Example Sentences
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Alpine Snow-Peaked Mountain Birdhouse Made from renewable eucalyptus wood with a teakwood finish, this handsome home for wrens and chickadees has a small entrance to keep larger birds out.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023
As people wandered from room to room, everyone wanted to capture the moment by taking selfies, in front of teakwood desks and paintings, and in living room areas.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2022
The marketing material from Bonhams gave the lowdown: “It comes complete with all its accessories and furniture including dishes, glasses, several espresso makers, some kitchen equipment and the pictured comfortable teakwood chairs and table.”
From New York Times • Aug. 20, 2021
The actress was originally asking $14.9 million for the teakwood retreat, but the closing price is still a vast improvement upon the $1.8 million she paid for the property in 2000.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2021
He was sitting in his special treasure, a chair which the founder of the Company had built and carved from teakwood brought all the way from the Middle Kingdom.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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