high tea

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy tee]
- /haɪ ti/
- /haɪ tiː/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy tee]
- /haɪ ti/

Definitions of high tea words

noun high tea a late afternoon or early evening meal similar to a light supper. 1
variable noun high tea In Britain, some people have a meal called high tea in the late afternoon instead of having dinner or supper later in the evening. 0
noun high tea a meal somewhat more elaborate and served later than the usual tea 0
noun high tea (chiefly Britain) A late afternoon or early evening meal, also known as "meat tea". 0
noun high tea suppertime. 0
noun high tea (US) Formal afternoon tea. 0

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Origin of high tea

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

First recorded in 1825-35

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Parts of speech for High tea

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high tea popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for high tea

noun high tea

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.

Just one Synonym for high tea