tea

US /tiː/

UK /tiː/

1.

a hot drink made by infusing the dried, crushed leaves of the tea plant in boiling water

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Would you like a cup of tea?

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She prefers green tea over black tea.

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brew beverage

2.

a light meal or snack, typically eaten in the late afternoon

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We're having high tea at 4 PM.

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She invited her friends over for tea and cakes.

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afternoon tea high tea supper

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