Definition
Meaning of 'tea'
Meaning of 'tea' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Tea 
[ n.]
- The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, /
Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been
introduced to some extent into some other countries. [ n.]- A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
- Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
- The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
2. Tea [ v. i.]
- To take or drink tea. [ v. i.]Meaning of 'tea' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. tea [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
- a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
Example in sentence:
- an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea
Meaning (2):
- a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
- a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
Example in sentence:
- iced tea is a cooling drink
Meaning (3):
- a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
- a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves
Example in sentence:
- tea has fragrant white flowers
Meaning (4):
- dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
- dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
Example in sentence:
- the store shelves held many different kinds of tea;
- they threw the tea into Boston harbor
Meaning (5):
- a reception or party at which tea is served
- a reception or party at which tea is served
Example in sentence:
- we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers
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