tea

IPA: tˈi

noun

(uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
(uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
(uncountable) The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way:
(uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
(uncountable, in combination) Meat stock served as a hot drink.
(countable, Commonwealth, northern US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.
(uncountable, UK) A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.
(uncountable, Commonwealth) Synonym of supper, the main evening meal, whether or not it includes tea.
(cricket) The break in play between the second and third sessions.
(slang, dated) Synonym of marijuana.
(slang, especially gay slang and African-American Vernacular) Information, especially gossip.
(Nigeria) Hot chocolate.
A moment, a historical unit of time from China, about the amount of time needed to quickly drink a traditional cup of tea. It is now found in Chinese-language historical fiction.
A city in South Dakota
(countable, Northern Ireland) Training and employment agency.
(uncountable) Acronym of triethylaluminium. [(organic chemistry) A volatile organometallic compound (Al₂(C₂H₅)₆ or Al₂Et₆) used in various chemical processes and as an ignitor for jet and rocket engines.]
(uncountable) Abbreviation of triethylamine. [(organic chemistry) The tertiary amine (CH₃-CH₂)₃N, having many industrial uses.]
(uncountable) Abbreviation of triethanolamine. [(organic chemistry) The tertiary amine (HO-CH₂-CH₂)₃N derived from ethanolamine]

tea

noun

verb

adjective

Examples of "tea" in Sentences

Related Links

Resources

Spin the Wheel