Synonyms

teatime

American

[tee-tahym] / ˈtiˌtaɪm /

noun

the time times at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.

Etymology

Origin of teatime

First recorded in 1750–60; tea + time

Example Sentences

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Spirit-curious people showed up to talk to the dead and the entire household was busy with spirit circles from teatime until midnight.

From Literature

But he knew that in the story, the Moon Witch loved her teatime with the king and queen of the Red Woods.

From Literature

A trove of classic Polish treats for the holidays, plus fruit-and-nut-forward teatime options for the long winter ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Very well. Let us take no more than three minutes to collect our bird-watching equipment. If we are in luck, we will find some interesting specimens before teatime.”

From Literature

With an hour yet before teatime, their lessons already completed, and Mrs. Clarke nowhere to be found, there was nothing to do but take the children on an educational outing of some sort.

From Literature

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