Definition and meaning of English word "tea"
tea
/tiː/
Meaning
NounThe tea plant (Camellia sinensis); a variety of this plant.
How to use
In English, 'tea' is often used to refer to the beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, but it can also refer to the plant itself. For example, 'I'm going to plant a tea garden in my backyard.' This sentence uses 'tea' as a noun to refer to the plant. However, in the sentence 'I'm going to have a cup of tea,' 'tea' is used as a noun to refer to the beverage. It's worth noting that in British English, 'tea' is often used as a verb, as in 'Let's tea and talk about our plans.' This usage is less common in American English.
🇬🇧 English
tea
Example
I drink tea.
She likes tea.
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Common phrases
- cup of tea— a serving of tea in a cup
- afternoon tea— a meal or snack eaten in the afternoon, typically consisting of tea and small sandwiches
- high tea— a meal eaten in the late afternoon or early evening, typically consisting of tea and substantial food
- tea party— a social gathering where tea is served
- tea time— the time of day when tea is typically served
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Frequency rank: #71 in English
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The English word "tea" means "tea" in English.
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