tea

noun
UK: /tiː/
US: /tiː/

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

    1. I'd like a cup of tea, please. [ ] [ ]
    2. She enjoys drinking herbal tea in the evening to relax before bed. [ ] [ ]

  2. The dried leaves of the tea plant, used to make a drink.

    1. This tea has a floral aroma. [ ] [ ]
    2. They grow different varieties of tea on the slopes of the mountains. [ ] [ ]

  3. A light afternoon meal, typically including sandwiches, cakes, and tea.

    1. We had tea at the hotel. [ ] [ ]
    2. After the tour, they gathered for tea in the garden, enjoying the view. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

brew infusion cuppa beverage
tea verb

  1. To drink tea.

    1. We tea every afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. They often tea together after work, sharing stories from their day. [ ] [ ]

  2. To provide tea for someone.

    1. I'll tea you when you arrive. [ ] [ ]
    2. She offered to tea her guests, preparing a selection of sandwiches and cakes. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tea" in English means: A hot drink made by pouring hot water onto dried leaves., The dried leaves of the tea plant, used to make a drink., A light afternoon meal, typically including sandwiches, cakes, and tea..

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

Synonyms for "tea": brew, infusion, cuppa, beverage.

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