tea shop
Americannoun
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a tearoom.
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British. a caf é or tearoom that specializes in serving light meals and snacks; lunchroom.
Etymology
Origin of tea shop
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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Her eyes dart between me and the tea shop.
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The walking path Mom takes me to is a couple streets away from the pink tea shop.
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This new idea, plus the warmth of the tea shop, is enough to lift my spirits.
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It’s completely silent in the tea shop by now, and everyone is looking at us.
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“Bye,” I say helplessly to Babs as Mom drags me out of the tea shop.
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