English Words Starting With T

• tea wagon

  nounLow
  /ˈtiː ˌwæɡ.ən/A small wheeled cart used for serving tea and light refreshments.
• tea-maker

  nounLow
  /ˈtiːˌmeɪkə(r)/An appliance designed specifically to brew tea.
• tea-of-heaven

  nounExtremely rare / Poetic
  /ˈtiː əv ˈhev.ən/A literary or poetic compound noun describing a tea of exceptional quality or spiritual significance, likened to a divine or heavenly experience.
• teabagger

  nounLow
  /ˈtiːˌbæɡ.ə/A person who dips a tea bag repeatedly in a cup of hot water.
• teaberry

  nounLow (specialized/botanical/regional)
  /ˈtiːb(ə)ri/A low-growing evergreen shrub (Gaultheria procumbens) native to North America, producing aromatic red berries; also refers to the berry itself.
• teaboo

  nounVery Low
  /ˈtiːbuː/A term for a person (typically non-Asian) who has an excessive or fetishistic admiration for East Asian cultures, specifically those of Japan, China, and Korea, similar to the concept of a 'weeaboo' for Japan.
• teabread

  nounC1
  /ˈtiːbrɛd/A type of sweet bread, often containing dried fruit and served sliced with butter, traditionally eaten with tea.
• teacake

  nounCommon in British English, rare in American English.
  /ˈtiːkeɪk/A small, sweet cake or bun, often containing dried fruit, traditionally served with tea.
• teacart

  nounRare
  /ˈtiː.kɑːt/A small, wheeled table or trolley used for serving tea or other refreshments.
• teach

  nounverbverb-intransitiveverb-transitiveA2
  /tiːtʃ/To impart knowledge, skill, or understanding to someone through instruction or example.
• teach-in

  nounLow
  /ˈtiːtʃ ɪn/An informal lecture and discussion session, usually on a subject of public concern, held in a university or other institution, often as a form of protest or activism.
• teachable moment

  nounC1/C2
  /ˈtiːtʃəbl ˈməʊmənt/An unplanned event or opportunity that arises where a specific, often practical, lesson can be effectively taught or learned.
• teacher

  nounA1
  /ˈtiː.tʃər/A person whose occupation is to instruct others, especially in a school.
• teacher bird

  nounLow/Rare
  /ˈtiːtʃə bɜːd/An informal or humorous name for certain bird species that mimic sounds or have repetitive calls that sound like instructions or commands, often applied to the Rufous-browed Peppershrike in the Americas.
• teacher's pet

  nounMedium
  /ˈtiːtʃəz pet/A student who is perceived by other students to be the teacher's favorite, often because they are particularly obedient or eager to please.
• teacherage

  nounVery Low (archaic/historical)
  /ˈtiːtʃərɪdʒ/A house or lodging provided for a teacher, especially in a remote or rural school district.
• teachers college

  nounB2
  /ˈtiː.tʃəz ˌkɒl.ɪdʒ/An institution of higher education dedicated to training and educating future teachers and conducting educational research.
• teachers' centre

  nounC1
  /ˈtiːtʃəz ˌsen.tə/A professional institution or organization, often run by a local authority or educational body, where teachers can access resources, attend courses, and receive in-service training and support.
• teaching

  nounHigh (B2)
  /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/The activity or profession of instructing, imparting knowledge or skills to someone.
• teaching aid

  nounB2
  /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ eɪd/Any tool, device, material or object designed or used specifically to help teach a subject or skill, making instruction more effective or engaging.

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