Meaning of the word "tea bag" in English

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tea bag

US /ˈtiː.bæɡ/
UK /ˈtiː.bæɡ/
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Noun

1.

a small porous sachet containing tea leaves, used for brewing tea by infusion in hot water.

Example:
She dropped a tea bag into her mug and poured hot water over it.
I prefer loose leaf tea over tea bags for a richer flavor.
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