tea

Speech parts

1. tea - Noun

2. tea - Adjective

3. tea - Verb

4. Tea - Proper noun

Meaning

The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, / Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.

A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.

Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.

The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.

To take or drink tea.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Antonyms

case fact axiom accuracy authenticity correctness
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Hypernyms

bush herb drink reception meal beverage

Hyponyms

oolong cupper herbal black tea herbal tea cambric tea

Phrases with the word

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Examples

A woman is like a tea bag - you can't tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. Eleanor Roosevelt

Love and scandal are the best sweeteneers of tea. Henry Fielding

Tea does our fancy aid, Repress those vapours which the head invade, And keeps that palace of the soul serene. Edmund Waller

Cold tea and cold rice are tolerable; cold looks and cold words aren't. Japanese Proverb

A tea cup on the edge of a well. Japanese Proverb

If man has no tea in him, he is incapable of understanding truth and beauty. Japanese Proverb

Close letter words and terms

Te-chou te-he te-hee tea and crumpets tea and medals tea and toast syndrome