Synonyms for tea

Synonyms for (noun) tea

Synonyms: tea, teatime, afternoon tea

Definition: a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes

Usage: an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea

Similar words: repast, meal

Definition: the food served and eaten at one time


Synonyms: tea, tea leaf

Definition: dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea

Usage: the store shelves held many different kinds of tea; they threw the tea into Boston harbor

Similar words: herb

Definition: aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities


Synonyms: tea

Definition: a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

Usage: iced tea is a cooling drink

Similar words: potable, beverage, drink, drinkable

Definition: any liquid suitable for drinking

Usage: may I take your beverage order?


Synonyms: tea

Definition: a reception or party at which tea is served

Usage: we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers

Similar words: reception

Definition: a formal party of people; as after a wedding


Synonyms: Camellia sinensis, tea

Definition: a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves

Usage: tea has fragrant white flowers

Similar words: bush, shrub

Definition: a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems


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