Teal (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various small short-necked dabbling river ducks of Europe and America.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The migrant teal arrived in large numbers at the wetlands during their seasonal transition.
- Wildlife enthusiasts gathered around the lake to get a glimpse of the teal swimming in the shallow waters.
- In North America, the blue-winged teal and cinnamon teal are known to form mixed flocks during their seasonal migrations.
- A blue-winged teal waddled along the riverbank, shaking off water droplets from its iridescent feathers.
- Teal can often be observed flying across the open waters, displaying their agility with swift movements.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
A blue-green color or pigment; "they painted it a light shade of bluish green".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The interior designer chose a beautiful teal for the accent wall to match the color of the tropical waters outside.
- The tropical lagoon sparkled in the sunlight with a vibrant teal hue that seemed almost otherworldly.
- She carefully mixed a unique shade of teal to paint the sunset scene that would be the centerpiece of her art show.
- The turquoise and teal stones glimmered in the light of the setting sun, casting a warm glow over the beach.
- Her new wardrobe featured a wide range of dresses in various shades of teal, all perfectly complementing her bright blue eyes.