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afternoon tea

NOUN
light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
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If your schedule allows, don’t miss the hotel’s afternoon tea service, which includes live piano accompaniment and fills up quickly.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

The royal couple then went on to meet Donald and Melania Trump at the White House for afternoon tea.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It’s pinkies up at Wimbledon, as match-goers partake in a traditional British afternoon tea overlooking the courts.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

On Monday, HMS Belfast is hosting a private VE Day 80 anniversary event, with Radio 5 Live's Matt Chorley joining for afternoon tea.

From BBC • May 2, 2025

In the meantime, there was the afternoon tea.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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