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afternoon tea

NOUN
light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
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The royal couple then went on to meet Donald and Melania Trump at the White House for afternoon tea.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

At Soneva Fushi, guests zip line to their bespoke breakfast, afternoon tea or dinner at their Flying Sauces dining experience.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

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

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

Swingtime Sweethearts, who perform songs from the 1940s, serenaded Mr Rose at the afternoon tea concert.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

As he walked along the ship’s corridor past doorways that led into rooms filled with pretty objects, including porcelain plates and decorative silverware, Duane was reminded of Handsome’s afternoon tea in three days’ time.

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