Tea (Noun)
Meaning 1
A reception or party at which tea is served; "we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- We sipped tea and engaged in polite conversation at the ambassador's reception.
- The garden club hosted a charity tea to raise funds for local parks.
- The company's CEO greeted new employees at the corporate tea on Friday afternoon.
- At the Dean's tea for incoming students, we mingled with faculty members.
- During the royal tea, we curtsied and paid our respects to the visiting monarch.
Meaning 2
Dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea; "the store shelves held many different kinds of tea"; "they threw the tea into Boston harbor".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The store shelves held many different kinds of tea from around the world.
- People threw the tea into the harbor as a protest against British taxation.
- She chose a box of Earl Grey tea from the tea cabinet.
- The company imports its tea from various countries in Asia.
- The tea merchants set up their stalls in the local market.
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Meaning 3
A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers".
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
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Hypernyms
Meaning 4
A beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- She poured herself a cup of hot tea to warm up on the chilly morning.
- The restaurant served a variety of herbal teas, including peppermint and chamomile.
- Iced tea is a popular drink in the summer months due to its refreshing taste.
- The tea leaves had been steeping for too long, making the brew taste bitter.
- After dinner, they sat on the porch sipping sweet tea and enjoying the evening air.
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Meaning 5
A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea".
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The family gathered in the garden for afternoon tea, enjoying delicate finger sandwiches and sweet pastries.
- She invited her friends over for a spot of tea and a selection of homemade cakes.
- Afternoon tea was a cherished tradition in the old mansion, with fine china and dainty sandwiches served in the library.
- The hotel offered a delightful afternoon tea service, complete with scones, clotted cream, and a variety of teas.
- On Sundays, the family would often take a break from their busy schedules to enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea together.