Meaning of the word "high tea" in English

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high tea

US /ˌhaɪ ˈtiː/
UK /ˌhaɪ ˈtiː/
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Noun

1.

a substantial early evening meal, typically eaten in the United Kingdom and Ireland, that combines elements of both tea and dinner

Example:
We had a lovely high tea with sandwiches, scones, and cakes.
In some regions, high tea is considered the main evening meal.
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