high tea

noun

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

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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy. Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 British high tea programs have brought many brunch goers to hotel lobbies. Jasmine Ting, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025 In March 2023, Christine helped celebrate her oldest's 28th birthday by dressing up for high tea. Karli Bendlin, People.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Expect hyperlocal snacks at high tea and home-style cuisine that reflects seasonal food habits. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025 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 7 May. 2025.

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