teatime

noun

tea·time | \ ˈtē-ˌtīm

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Definition of teatime

: the customary time for tea : late afternoon or early evening

Examples of teatime in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Tiffany's twin daughters' princess teatime on RHOD, hands down. — Mary Sollosi, EW.com, "The Week in 'Wives: RHOA in New Orleans, RHOD in the news, and RHONJ in flux," 3 Apr. 2021 While ceremony and protocol infuse tea practices worldwide, the manner of teatime is personal. — Richard Morgan, Star Tribune, "Tea is hot stuff. Here's how to start your own tea ritual," 9 Mar. 2021 Perhaps, like Oprah Winfrey, your teatime is a morning chai. — Richard Morgan, Star Tribune, "Tea is hot stuff. Here's how to start your own tea ritual," 9 Mar. 2021 Everything about the royals needs to appear friendly and respectful, with fairy tales about teatime and, to keep things spicy, the occasional classic catfight. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, "Harry and Meghan going off-script sets the story line for royal dramas to come," 8 Mar. 2021 The pear tart and vanilla grass cream puffs are reminiscent of teatime at D’Une Île, while a tarte aux fleurs, popular at Septime, will roll out in the spring. — New York Times, "The T List: Five Things We Recommend This Week," 25 Feb. 2021 Moreover, her novels revolve around the sort of upper-class figures who fret that the dying tradition of afternoon teatime portends the doom of civilization. — Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, "100 years on, it’s no mystery why Agatha Christie’s stories endure," 2 Oct. 2020 The Tokyo box comes filled with stuff to create the perfect teatime ceremony including a teapot, mugs, serving trays, and even a few artificial cherry blossoms. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, "Ikea’s ‘Vacation in a Box’ Will Transport You to Tokyo, Paris, and Beyond," 13 Aug. 2020 In West Sumatra, bika is a popular teatime snack made with coconut that’s cooked in clay pots over cinnamon wood. — National Geographic, "Gordon Ramsay Explores Rugged West Sumatra," 20 May 2020

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teatime

noun

English Language Learners Definition of teatime

British : the usual time for the afternoon meal known as tea : late afternoon or early evening

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