high tea

noun

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

Examples of high tea in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hijinx Hotel also has a full bar and restaurant that could rival any resort’s offerings, with drinks served in novelty glasses and a sweet-savory high tea, three karaoke rooms and a secret speakeasy where the party goes on and on. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026

Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

But the kid-friendly experience the hotel is most loved for is its Charlie and the Chocolate Factory high tea. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 July 2026

Brewing iced tea at home Tea is one of the most popular beverages globally, served in the mornings, evenings or even at a high tea in the afternoon, per the British tradition. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for high tea

• agree
• allee
• banshee
• beastly
• bibi
• bowsprit
• carefree
• cerci
• chablis
• cowpea
• crappie
• crappy