tea service

noun

Examples of tea service in a Sentence

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Lights, cameras and crew members come into view, turning what had looked like a series of private holiday moments — the phone calls, front desk exchanges, tea service and moments in the elevator — into scenes being performed for another camera. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026 The long curtains of the banquet room had been thrown open to the morning, and every object—tea service, silver filigree on chopstick handles—glinted like treasure. — Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026 Details like a dedicated water list, an ornate coffee and tea service, and a serious wine program make the evening feel complete. — Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2026 If dinner's not quite your thing, consider an afternoon tea service. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tea service

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea service was in 1809

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“Tea service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20service. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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