high tea

NOUN

five-o'clock tea

Synonyms

WEAK

afternoon tea cream tea light supper

Example Sentences

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"I've taken Bear for a fancy high tea - he had his own one," she laughed.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

In June, Pennyroyal will host a “Bridgerton” themed, drag high tea and a high tea for Pride.

From Seattle Times • May 31, 2024

And second, whatever you do, please don’t mistake your tea for high tea!

From Salon • Jan. 6, 2024

Thayee says the British invented high tea, but Indians and Pakistanis perfected it.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan