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PRONUNCIATION OF CREAM TEA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CREAM TEA

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Cream tea is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CREAM TEA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

cream tea

Cream tea

A cream tea is a form of afternoon tea light meal, consisting of tea taken with a combination of scones, clotted cream, and jam. Traditionally a speciality of Devon and Cornwall, cream teas are offered for sale in tea rooms in those two counties, as well as in other parts of England, and elsewhere in the Commonwealth.

Definition of cream tea in the English dictionary

The definition of cream tea in the dictionary is afternoon tea including bread or scones served with clotted cream and jam.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CREAM TEA

cream cake
cream cheese
cream cracker
cream jug
cream of tartar
cream of tomato soup
cream puff
cream sauce
cream sherry
cream soda
cream teas
cream-coloured
cream-crackered
creamcups
creamer
creameries
creamery
creamier
creamiest
creamily

WORDS THAT END LIKE CREAM TEA

afternoon tea
bed tea
beef tea
bubble tea
camomile tea
Ceylon tea
China 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 cream tea in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cream tea» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CREAM TEA

Find out the translation of cream tea to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cream 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 «cream tea» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

奶茶
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

crema de té
570 millions of speakers

English

cream tea
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

क्रीम चाय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشاي كريم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чай со сливками
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chá de creme
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মালাই চা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

thé à la crème
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Krim teh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

cream Tea
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

クリームティー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

크림 차
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Krim teh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trà kem
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கிரீம் தேயிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

क्रीम चहा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kremalı çay
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cream tea
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

cream tea
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

чай з вершками
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

crema de ceai
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κρέμα τσάι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

cream tea
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grädde te
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

cream tea
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cream tea

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CREAM TEA»

The term «cream tea» is regularly used and occupies the 106.625 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CREAM TEA» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CREAM TEA»

Discover the use of cream tea in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cream tea and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Tea Leaf Reading
A cream tea cannot be considered a proper cream tea if cream is not served alongside a warm scone straight from the oven. Cream tea means Devonshire clotted cream or Cornish clotted cream. Before milk was pasteurized, milk straight from ...
Jacky Sach, 2008
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Tea Roses: Old Roses for Warm Gardens
"Mystery Cream Tea" Study name Also known in Australia as "Susan lwine('s) Cream Tea" or "Camnethan Cream". "Mystery Cream Tea" has likenesses to the rose we grow as 'Mme Bravy', and also to 'Devoniensis', prompting a theory that it  ...
Noelene Drage, Di Durston, 2008
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In Other Words: A Coursebook on Translation
Target text (German): ... vom anspruchsvollen Feinschmecker bis zum 'Cream Tea'Experten. ... fromdemanding gourmetsto 'CreamTea'experts. The Patrick Collection leafletistranslated for the benefit of tourists visitingthisprivately owned motor ...
Mona Baker, 2014
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Traveling with Philosophes
“Perhaps we might all enjoy a cream tea in the garden next to the Arcade Rooms, for it has been some time since I last enjoyed that fine English delight.” As an aside to the prospective English traveler who's probably unfamiliar with cream tea, ...
Ken Ewell, 2006
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The Tea Table: Soups, Savories & Sweets from the Elmwood Inn
Afternoon teas are generally more elegant than evening high teas. Cream Tea is a term for a pot of tea accompanied by scones with clotted cream and preserves. This is a common quick refreshment found in over 2.000 British tea rooms.
Shelley Richardson, 2003
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Food and Nutrition in Fiji: Food production, composition, ...
Breakfast Midday meal Evening meal 7 Dalo, dalo leaves boiled in coconut cream, tea 10 Roti*, tea 1 1 Dalo, fish, roti, tea 13 Roti, tea 20 Roti, tea 22 Dalo, dalo leaves 25 Biscuits, tea 26 Dalo, tea Boiled green bananas, dalo leaves boiled in ...
A. A. J. Jansen, Susan Parkinson, A. F. S. Robertson, 1990
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Good Housekeeping the Great Bake Sale Cookbook: 75 Sure-Fire ...
Cream Tea Bread but omit vanilla. Combine l'A teaspoons finely chopped dried rosemary with 'A teaspoon vegetable oil; stir into batter after adding eggs. Fold % cup golden raisins into batter before spooning into pan. Bake as directed.
Good Housekeeping Magazine, 2009
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Cream Teas, Traffic Jams and Sunburn: The Great British Holiday
So itishardly surprising thatthereare many regional variationsofthe cream tea, evenif it isstillmost associated with Devon and Cornwall. The traditional Devon method is apparently to cutthe scone in two, covering eachhalf withclotted cream, then ...
Brian Viner, 2011
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Where to Take Tea: A Guide to Britain's Best Tearooms
From the Devonshire Cream Tea of scones, the traditional trimmings and a choice of tea, you can move up a notch to the Traditional Afternoon Tea with the addition of finger sandwiches, tea pastries and fruitcake. Replace the scones with  ...
Susan Cohen, 2008
10
Tea for Two
... into a bowl, place sheet of plastic wrap directly on top of mixture, and place in refrigerator for two hours. Beat heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form. Uncover lemon mixture and fold into heavy cream. 243. w. Lemon Cream Tea Cakes.
Trish Perry, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CREAM TEA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cream tea is used in the context of the following news items.
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Charities boosted by Hampshire tea party
A CHARITY cream tea, held at the Cloud Hotel in Brockenhurst on Sunday part of the Hampshire Food Festival, raised £700 to be shared ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
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Summer fun at Bedhampton!
'Although there's always lots of people it's very relaxed and good fun. And we always have a nice cream tea.' There were dozens of stalls with ... «Portsmouth News, Jul 15»
3
South Brent Manor gardens open for Church Fete
... and enjoy a cream tea in the delightful surroundings of the Manor gardens, serenaded by live music and dancing throughout the afternoon. «Torquay Herald Express, Jul 15»
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Hundreds turn out for Hitchin school's reunion as clock tower …
Around 300 people turned out for the occasion and were able to tour the Fishponds Road school and enjoy cream tea, as well as look at ... «Comet 24, Jul 15»
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Cornwall equestrian by Celeste Gall July 8
Jane said: "Our trademark has been to eat a cream tea most times we go out – it's the fun and camaraderie we have had from it that has been ... «Cornish Guardian, Jul 15»
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Bushey Festival gets underway
Included in the festival line-up are old favourites like the quiz, flower arranging demonstration, cream tea, garden parties, horticultural talk and ... «Watford Observer, Jul 15»
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Stewpot in the mix at Cloud Hotel's charity tea
A CHARITY cream tea, held at the Cloud Hotel in Brockenhurst on Sunday part of the Hampshire Food Festival, raised £700 to be shared between the Variety ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
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Sun comes out as Wilburton celebrates its annual strawberry tea …
The historic Grange in Church Lane was the setting for the annual strawberry and cream tea and garden fete in aid of St Peter's Church, ... «Ely Standard, Jul 15»
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Ashbourne: Scenery, Shrovetide, shops...but best of all scones?
This place is reminiscent of someone's living room, and the friendly atmosphere adds to any cream tea! There are plenty of gluten free options, ... «Ashbourne News Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Thanks for supporting my cream tea fundraiser
I WOULD like to say thank you so much to all the family, friends and neighbours who attended my cream tea event on June 27 fundraising for ... «Tewkesbury ADMAG, Jul 15»

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