# teal

/ˈtiɫ/ (US) · /tˈiːl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/teal
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

having a dark blue-green color. It is named after a small duck that has a patch of this color on its head.

For teachers: of a dark greenish-blue color, similar to the plumage of the common teal duck. Often used attributively to describe fabrics, paints, or digital interfaces.

## Examples

- She wore a beautiful teal dress to the wedding.
- The designer chose a teal accent wall to provide a sophisticated contrast against the light oak furniture.
- The artist blended deep forest greens with cerulean blues to achieve the exact shade of teal required for the ocean's depths in the mural.

## Usage notes

- Primarily used as an adjective to describe color; when used as a noun, it refers to the color itself or the species of duck.

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