Meaning of the word tea in English

What does tea mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tea

US /tiː/
UK /tiː/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
Would you like a cup of tea?
She prefers green tea over black tea.
Synonym:
2.

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

Example:
We're having high tea at 4 PM.
She invited her friends over for tea and cakes.
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