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tea dance

NOUN
late-afternoon dance
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Northern Ireland is marking VE Day with a series of events, including a tea dance at Belfast City Hall.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

“Last Tango in Halifax” ended with the leads, Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid, at a tea dance.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

During Pride, events include a book reading, spoken word, DJs, and a combination drag show and tea dance.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022

In 1981, 114 people were killed when a pair of suspended walkways above the lobby of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed during a tea dance.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2020

I am going first to the dressmaker, to see about having that lovely frock you bought me fitted for Delilah's tea dance; then I'll meet you at Mrs. Carey's luncheon.

From Contrary Mary by Bailey, Temple



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