1A social gathering in the afternoon at which tea, cakes, and other light refreshments are served.I appreciate the invitation for the afternoon tea party with Princess Mikasa but unfortunately had to go on to something else....
The local ladies of the Limerick Invalid fund thank all who contributed so generously to the afternoon tea party.
At least the Vicar's tea party serves refreshments.
2(Tea Party)A US political movement that emerged from a series of conservative protests against the federal government in 2009.