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cream tea

cream tea
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kreem tee]
    • /krim ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kreem tee]
    • /krim ti/

Definitions of cream tea words

  • countable noun cream tea In Britain, a cream tea is an afternoon meal that consists of tea to drink and small cakes called scones that are eaten with jam and cream. Cream teas are served in places such as tea shops. 3
  • noun cream tea afternoon tea including bread or scones served with clotted cream and jam 3
  • noun cream tea a typically British afternoon meal of tea served with scones, jams, and clotted cream. 1
  • noun cream tea high tea. 1
  • noun cream tea (Britain) a light afternoon meal consisting of scones, jam and clotted cream served with the drink tea. 0

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Parts of speech for Cream tea

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cream tea popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for cream tea

noun cream tea

  • high tea — a late afternoon or early evening meal similar to a light supper.
  • tea — the dried and prepared leaves of a shrub, Camellia sinensis, from which a somewhat bitter, aromatic beverage is prepared by infusion in hot water.
  • teatime — the time at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.

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