teatime

noun

tea·​time ˈtē-ˌtīm How to pronounce teatime (audio)
: the customary time for tea : late afternoon or early evening

Examples of teatime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From enjoying teatime in London to taking in the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center, the duo have shared their love story on social media. Esther Kang, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024 Contrary to what Taylor Swift may have sung, at teatime, not everyone agrees. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2024 Zaynab turns the teatime favorite into a classic drop cookie, and the result is crispy-edged and gooey in the center, with earthy, caramel notes. Jamila Robinson, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2023 This particular version comes from Augusta, Georgia, as a favorite at teatime that follows tee time. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2023 Initially considered cheap street food, the sausage roll has become a quintessential British snack or teatime favorite. Laura Kanya, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023 This set of four is inspired by teatime florals and hand embroidered in a pretty range of blue hues. Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023 Taylor Swift’s song ‘Anti-Hero’ talks about teatime. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 May 2023 In December, the Rainbow House planned to host a teatime event for families, with drag queens reading storybooks to children. Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1727, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teatime was in 1727

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“Teatime.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teatime. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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