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Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
Henry James

Meaning of "afternoon tea" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AFTERNOON TEA

afternoon tea  [ˌɑːftəˈnuːn tiː] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AFTERNOON TEA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Afternoon tea is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES AFTERNOON TEA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

afternoon tea

Tea (meal)

Tea can refer to any of several different meals or mealtimes, depending on a country's customs and its history of drinking tea. However, in those countries where the term's use is common, the influences are generally those of the former British Empire. Tea as a meal can be small or large.

Definition of afternoon tea in the English dictionary

The definition of afternoon tea in the dictionary is light meal consisting of tea, sandwiches and cakes.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AFTERNOON TEA


ADT
eɪ diː tiː
DT
ˌdiːˈtiː
EET
ˌiːiːˈtiː
graffiti
ɡræˈfiːtiː
guarantee
ˌɡærənˈtiː
Hippolyte
hɪˈpɒlɪˌtiː
illuminati
ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːtiː
lati
ˈlætiː
LGBT
ˈɛlˈdʒiːˈbiːˈtiː
literati
ˌlɪtəˈrɑːtiː
moti
məʊˈtiː
parti
ˈpɑːtiː
sente
ˈsɛntiː
shanti
ˈʃɑːntiː
te
tiː
tea
tiː
tee
tiː
ti
tiː
titi
ˈtiːtiː
trustee
trʌˈstiː

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AFTERNOON TEA

afterheat
afterimage
afterings
afterlife
aftermarket
aftermath
aftermost
afternoon
afternoon performance
afternoon session
afternoons
afterpain
afterpains
afterparty
afterpeak
afterpiece
afters
aftersensation
aftershaft
aftershave

WORDS THAT END LIKE AFTERNOON TEA

bed tea
beef tea
bubble tea
camomile tea
Ceylon tea
China tea
cream tea
green tea
herb tea
herbal tea
high tea
Indian tea
jasmine tea
kitchen tea
leaf tea
lemon tea
mint tea
morning tea
one´s cup of tea
rooibos tea

Synonyms and antonyms of afternoon tea in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «afternoon tea» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AFTERNOON TEA

Find out the translation of afternoon tea to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of afternoon tea from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «afternoon tea» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

下午茶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

té de la tarde
570 millions of speakers

English

afternoon tea
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दोपहर की चाय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

شاي بعد الظهر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

послеобеденный чай
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chá da tarde
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিকেলের চা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thé de l´après-midi
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

minum petang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachmittagstee
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アフタヌーンティー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오후의 차
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Afternoon teh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trà buổi chiều
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிற்பகல் தேநீர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दुपारचा चहा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beş çayı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

il tè del pomeriggio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

podwieczorek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

післяобідній чай
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ceai de după-amiază
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απογευματινό τσάι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

middagtee
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

afternoon tea
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ettermiddagste
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of afternoon tea

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERNOON TEA»

The term «afternoon tea» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.454 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AFTERNOON TEA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «afternoon tea» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «afternoon tea» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about afternoon tea

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4 QUOTES WITH «AFTERNOON TEA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word afternoon tea.
1
Henry James
There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
2
Henry James
Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
3
Sophie McShera
If me and my friends are feeling decadent, we go for afternoon tea.
4
Suki Waterhouse
Just as London is not one endless afternoon tea, L.A. isn't all super-fit, health food-crazy freaks.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AFTERNOON TEA»

Discover the use of afternoon tea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to afternoon tea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Perfect Afternoon Tea Recipe Book: More Than 160 Classic ...
A guide to the traditions and etiquette of afternoon tea provides recipes for a variety of savory treats, pastries, cakes, and cookies along with information on the technique of making a perfect pot of tea.
Antony Wild, Carol Pastor, 2011
2
Afternoon Tea
Tried and tested recipes include Lemon Drizzle Cake, Coffee and Walnut Cake and Victoria Sandwich Filled with Cream and Strawberries. Afternoon Tea features delicate bite-size treats that are guaranteed to charm your guests.
Susannah Blake, 2006
3
Afternoon Tea: A Timeless Tradition
This charming book is also a chatty and colourful history of tea and the many rituals surrounding it, sure to entertain the novice and enthusiast alike.
Muriel Moffat, 2012
4
The Afternoon Tea Book
The Afternoon Tea Book also includes a complete collection of traditional recipes (all created specifically for the American kitchen) for sandwiches, Bath Buns, scones, crumpets, Queen's Cake, Gentleman's Relish, and more.
Michael Smith, 1986
5
The Afternoon Tea Collection
Afternoon tea is a celebration of all things delightful and delectable, pretty and feminine.
Pamela Clark, 2013
6
Afternoon Tea
This is a beautifully designed cookbook filled with scrumptious old-school afternoon tea treats.
Frankie Magazine Staff, Cath Conroy, 2008
7
Afternoon Tea Parties
This is the perfect book for tea party enthusiasts everywhere --providing plenty of ideas and delicious recipes for this much-loved tradition.*An irresistible collection of themed menus for a variety of afternoon tea parties, offering ...
Susannah Blake, 2008
8
Afternoon Tea Serenade: Recipes from Famous Tea Rooms, ...
If we just take the time to relax and rejuvenate at the end of the day, it can be the perfect moment for an elegant and soothing tea.
Sharon O'Connor, 1999
9
An Afternoon Tea of Beijing Opera Tidbits
A fascinating commentary as well as an indispensable reference, this book provides the definitive guide to what is arguably the pinnacle of Chinese performance art.
Chengbei Xu, 2005
10
The Ritz London Book Of Afternoon Tea: The Art and Pleasures ...
The author gives an infallible guide to the many blends of tea and their suitability to particular occasions. Beautifully presented and delightfully illustrated, this book is the perfect gift for tea drinkers everywhere.
Helen Simpson, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AFTERNOON TEA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term afternoon tea is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Trowbridge Lions take 'grannies' on canal trip for afternoon tea
Afternoon tea was served on the return journey by the Lions who accompanied their grannies, taking them to and from the Wharf and looking ... «This Is Wiltshire, Jul 15»
2
Aberdeen hotel looking for testers to help create new afternoon tea
FOODIES have the chance to be paid in cake by joining a panel of afternoon tea tasters. The job, created by The Caledonian by Thistle hotel, ... «Aberdeen Evening Express, Jul 15»
3
Will Self takes afternoon tea at the Savoy
But an American friend was in town and wanted the whole English-afternoon-tea experience, so I arranged to meet her at the Savoy. True, you ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
4
Ballasalla School enjoys afternoon tea - across the generations
Ballasalla School enjoys afternoon tea - across the generations The children from Ballasalla School's Hawthorn Class (Reception and Year 1) are learning ... «isleofman.com, Jul 15»
5
Champion fundraiser hopes to swell hospice coffers by hosting …
CHAMPION fundraiser Sue Williams will be looking to swell the coffers of Mary Stevens Hospice still further by hosting an afternoon tea at ... «Stourbridge News, Jul 15»
6
High Tea, Afternoon Tea, Elevenses: English Tea Times For Dummies
You're an American in London. You've visited Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and the Tower of London, but there's one more thing you want to ... «NPR, Jun 15»
7
Cloud 23 launches new afternoon tea to celebrate the summer
The afternoon tea comes with either alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail ... It's a decadent take on the afternoon tea - reflected in the price of £38 ... «Manchester Evening News, Jun 15»
8
A very British affair: London's best outdoor venues for afternoon tea
Afternoon tea is a very British institution, but how many of us know that tea shops owned by Jews Joseph Nathaniel Lyons and his ... «Jewish News, Jun 15»
9
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie enjoy afternoon tea with William and Kate
The foursome met privately at Kensington Palace for afternoon tea and "discussed their shared interest in combatting the illegal wildlife trade," ... «KTUL, Jun 15»
10
Angelina, Brad, William and Kate's Afternoon Tea
Kate Middleton and Prince William were "really excited" about meeting Brad and Angelina for afternoon tea, a source tells Us Magazine. «Daily Beast, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Afternoon tea [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/afternoon-tea>. Apr 2024 ».
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