high tea

noun

: a fairly substantial late afternoon or early evening meal at which tea is served

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Treat yourself to high tea The big picture: Bring a friend to a teahouse to calm the nerves with tea and bites. Chrissy Suttles, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025 Here’s a detailed guide to 20 of the best places in London for high tea. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 During the holiday season, however, high tea is leveled up and boosted with a little Christmas kick. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 Visit The Dali Museum (the on-site cafe serves great espresso drinks), or plan for high tea and a fascinating history tour at The Vinoy. Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high tea 

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high tea was in 1831

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“High tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20tea. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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