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afternoon tea

NOUN
light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
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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

Laura, like other "etiquette experts", can teach people - for a fee - how to take afternoon tea, dress and hold a conversation, "like a British person".

From BBC • Nov. 10, 2025

A staff member said Robbie was "very lovely" and even enjoyed a Sunday roast and afternoon tea there with her husband and new baby.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2025

“This is the best news in weeks. Pernilla Ogilvie has invited us to afternoon tea, Matilda.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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