Tea Definition & Meaning
tea
- noun
- a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink"
- a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
- a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers"
- a reception or party at which tea is served; "we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers"
- dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea; "the store shelves held many different kinds of tea"; "they threw the tea into Boston harbor"
"Tea" in song lyrics
See how tea is used in real songs:
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"And turn you O.U.T. in my B.E.D then wash it all down with a glass of sweet tea"
69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass -
"Chillin' like raspberry ice tea"
The Ambassador — The Fall -
"Would you mind grabbin me a cup of tea?"
Asher Roth — Sour Patch Kids
Words that rhyme with tea
Usage tips for "tea"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tea" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tea to find words that pair well.
Use "tea" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does tea mean?
- a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink" a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea" a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers" a reception or party at which tea is served; "we met at the Dean's tea for newcomers" dried leaves of the tea shrub; used to make tea
- What part of speech is tea?
- Tea is a noun.
- How many definitions does tea have?
- Tea has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).