tea

noun

ˈtē

: a widely cultivated shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) native to China, northern India, and southeastern Asia and having glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers

: the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant prepared for use in beverages usually by immediate curing by heat or by such curing following a period of fermentation

Note: Tea may be classified according to its method of manufacture (see black tea, green tea, oolong, white tea) or according to the leaf size of the plant it is produced from (see orange pekoe, pekoe, souchong).

: an aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by soaking them in boiling water

: any of various plants used like tea

also : a drink prepared by soaking their parts (such as leaves or roots) and used medicinally or as a beverage

mint tea

an herbal tea

: tea rose

: refreshments usually including tea with sandwiches, crackers, or cookies served in late afternoon

: a reception, snack, or meal at which tea is served

slang : marijuana

tealike

ˈtē-ˌlīk

adjective

Example Sentences

Let's meet for tea tomorrow. That shop does a great afternoon tea.

Recent Examples on the Web Metro Bis will offer soda, coffee, and tea along with nibbles.

Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022 Available beverages will be mango or guava juice, Turkish coffee, and mint tea.

Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The rider includes some basic dressing room food and drink requests, including soda, coffee and tea.

Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Coffee and tea just taste better when sipped out of a playful mug, and this terracotta lookalike mug is particularly fun.

Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 This affordable french press can make hot coffee and tea in just a matter of minutes.

Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 The orange oil and citric acid will kill bacteria and remove stains like coffee or tea.

Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Boxwalla was founded in Irvine in 2015 by husband-and-wife partners Sandeep Bethanabhotla and Lavanya Krishnan; their offerings include luxury skin care, coffee and tea, chocolate and even high-end textile.

Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The small wet bar is stocked with an electric kettle as well as coffee and tea, and the adjacent reading nook invites relaxation with a cup and a good book.

Jennifer Kornegay, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Medical Definition

tea 1 of 2

noun

ˈtē

: a shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) cultivated especially in China, Japan, and the East Indies

: the prepared and cured leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant

: a mildly stimulating aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling water

: any of various plants resembling tea in properties

also : an infusion of their leaves used medicinally or as a beverage

TEA

2 of 2

abbreviation

tetraethylammonium

单词	tea
释义	tea noun ˈtē 1 a : a widely cultivated shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) native to China, northern India, and southeastern Asia and having glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers b : the leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant prepared for use in beverages usually by immediate curing by heat or by such curing following a period of fermentation Note: Tea may be classified according to its method of manufacture (see black tea, green tea, oolong, white tea) or according to the leaf size of the plant it is produced from (see orange pekoe, pekoe, souchong). 2 : an aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by soaking them in boiling water 3 a : any of various plants used like tea also : a drink prepared by soaking their parts (such as leaves or roots) and used medicinally or as a beverage mint tea an herbal tea b : tea rose 4 a : refreshments usually including tea with sandwiches, crackers, or cookies served in late afternoon b : a reception, snack, or meal at which tea is served 5 slang : marijuana tealike ˈtē-ˌlīk adjective Illustration of tea tea 1a Example Sentences Let's meet for tea tomorrow. That shop does a great afternoon tea. Recent Examples on the Web Metro Bis will offer soda, coffee, and tea along with nibbles. Hartford Courant, 13 Sep. 2022 Available beverages will be mango or guava juice, Turkish coffee, and mint tea. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 The rider includes some basic dressing room food and drink requests, including soda, coffee and tea. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Sep. 2022 Coffee and tea just taste better when sipped out of a playful mug, and this terracotta lookalike mug is particularly fun. Corinne Sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 7 Sep. 2022 This affordable french press can make hot coffee and tea in just a matter of minutes. Brittany Natale, SELF, 6 Sep. 2022 The orange oil and citric acid will kill bacteria and remove stains like coffee or tea. Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2022 Boxwalla was founded in Irvine in 2015 by husband-and-wife partners Sandeep Bethanabhotla and Lavanya Krishnan; their offerings include luxury skin care, coffee and tea, chocolate and even high-end textile. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2022 The small wet bar is stocked with an electric kettle as well as coffee and tea, and the adjacent reading nook invites relaxation with a cup and a good book. Jennifer Kornegay, ajc, 15 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Chinese (Xiamen) dé First Known Use circa 1655, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing tea black tea cream tea high tea green tea cup of tea hybrid tea rose not for all the tea in China Labrador tea someone's cup of tea red tea red bush tea tea and sympathy tea bag tea ball tea break tea caddy tea cart tea cake tea dance tea gown tea garden tea party tea rose tea set tea shop tea towel tea tree tea tray white tea tea wagon Oswego tea New Jersey tea tea cloth Mormon tea tea service tea table cambric tea rooibos tea See More black tea cream tea high tea green tea cup of tea hybrid tea rose not for all the tea in China Labrador tea someone's cup of tea red tea red bush tea tea and sympathy tea bag tea ball tea break tea caddy tea cart tea cake tea dance tea gown tea garden tea party tea rose tea set tea shop tea towel tea tree tea tray white tea tea wagon Oswego tea New Jersey tea tea cloth Mormon tea tea service tea table cambric tea rooibos tea See More Kids Definition tea noun ˈtē 1 : the dried leaves and leaf buds of a shrub widely grown in eastern and southern Asia 2 : a drink made by soaking tea in boiling water 3 : refreshments often including tea served in late afternoon 4 : a party at which tea is served 5 : a drink or medicine made by soaking plant parts (as dried roots) ginger tea Medical Definition tea 1 of 2 noun ˈtē 1 a : a shrub (Camellia sinensis of the family Theaceae, the tea family) cultivated especially in China, Japan, and the East Indies b : the prepared and cured leaves, leaf buds, and internodes of the tea plant 2 : a mildly stimulating aromatic beverage prepared from tea leaves by infusion with boiling water 3 : any of various plants resembling tea in properties also : an infusion of their leaves used medicinally or as a beverage TEA 2 of 2 abbreviation tetraethylammonium tea noun as in breakfast Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance breakfast snack lunch dinner supper refreshments buffet luncheon collation repast chow smorgasbord feed board serving table menu banquet taste gulp roast mess refection barbecue picnic morsel clambake bake bite fry potluck fry-up barbeque feast cookout luau regale spread
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