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high tea

NOUN
five-o'clock tea
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For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2025

“We were brought up with the King, we celebrate the King’s birthday with the boys - it’s fun to have high tea and dress up in our best outfits.”

From BBC Oct. 22, 2024

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

“It’s only three days,” she told Bridge, “but you wouldn’t believe the number of events—we’re playing at the rehearsal dinner, the prewedding cocktail hour, the ceremony, and then—get this—there’s a high tea the day after.”

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead




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