cup of tea

noun
UK: /ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/
US: /ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/

  1. A drink made by pouring hot water onto tea leaves.

    1. I'd like a cup of tea, please
    2. After a long day, nothing beats a relaxing cup of tea to unwind and de-stress.

  2. Something that one enjoys or is good at; a matter of personal taste.

    1. Ballet isn't my cup of tea
    2. Modern art is not everyone's cup of tea, some find it inspiring and others find it confusing.

Synonyms

cuppa brew preference favorite
cup of tea idiom

  1. To be to one's taste or liking.

    1. This movie is not my cup of tea
    2. Although she is a talented singer, pop music is simply not my cup of tea as a listener.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cup of tea" in English means: A drink made by pouring hot water onto tea leaves., Something that one enjoys or is good at; a matter of personal taste..

The phonetic transcription of "cup of tea" is /ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/ in British English and /ˌkʌp əv ˈtiː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cup of tea": cuppa, brew, preference, favorite.

Example usage of "cup of tea": "I'd like a cup of tea, please". More examples on the page.