English Words Starting With T

• tea cosy

  nounB2
  /ˈtiː ˌkəʊ.zi/A thick cover, often padded and decorative, placed over a teapot to keep the tea warm.
• tea cozy

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌkəʊzi/A padded or insulated cover for a teapot, used to keep the tea warm.
• tea dance

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌdɑːns/A formal or semi-formal social event held in the afternoon, typically featuring dancing and serving tea and light refreshments.
• tea family

  nounA1
  /ˈfæm.əl.i/A group consisting of parents and children living together in a household; the basic unit in society traditionally founded on kinship, marriage, or adoption.
• tea garden

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː ˌɡɑːdn/An outdoor area, often part of a hotel, restaurant, or public park, where tea and light refreshments are served to customers.
• tea gown

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ɡaʊn/A loose, elegant dressing gown or informal dress worn by women at home in the late afternoon, originally for entertaining guests at tea.
• tea lady

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌleɪ.di/A woman employed to make and serve tea and light refreshments in an office, factory, or other workplace.
• tea lead

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː ˌliːd/A short, thin wire connecting an electronic component to a printed circuit board, often used in small, fragile connections like those found in tea light warmers.
• tea leaf

  nounB1
  /ˈtiː liːf/A dried leaf from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), used to make the beverage tea.
• tea light

  nounB2
  /ˈtiː laɪt/A small, short candle, encased in a thin metal or plastic cup, designed to burn for a few hours.
• tea money

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈtiː ˌmʌni/A bribe or illicit payment, often small or routine, given to facilitate a transaction, bypass regulations, or expedite bureaucratic processes.
• tea party

  nounMedium
  /ˈtiː ˌpɑːti/A social gathering where afternoon tea, with sandwiches, cakes, and pastries, is served.
• tea rose

  nounC2
  /ˈtiː ˌrəʊz/A type of hybrid rose, originally derived from Rosa × odorata, known for its scent reminiscent of freshly-opened tea leaves.
• tea service

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌsɜː.vɪs/A set of matching dishes, utensils, and other items used for serving tea.
• tea shop

  nounB1
  /ˈtiː ʃɒp/A small establishment where tea and light refreshments are served, often with a focus on tea as the primary beverage.
• tea table

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈtiː ˌteɪ.bəl/A small, low table, typically placed in front of a sofa or seating area, designed for holding cups, teapots, or light refreshments.
• tea towel

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː ˌtaʊəl/A small, absorbent towel, typically made of cotton or linen, used for drying dishes, glassware, and cutlery.
• tea tray

  nounB2
  /ˈtiː ˌtreɪ/A flat, portable tray, often rectangular or oval, used for carrying a teapot, cups, saucers, and other items needed for serving tea.
• tea tree

  nounC1
  /ˈtiː triː/A small tree or shrub of the myrtle family (genus *Melaleuca*), native to Australia and Southeast Asia, whose leaves yield an aromatic oil.
• tea trolley

  nounB2
  /ˈtiː ˌtrɒli/A small wheeled cart used for serving tea, coffee, and light refreshments, typically in domestic or office settings.

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