cream tea

American  

noun

1. a typically British afternoon meal of tea served with scones, jams, and clotted cream.

2. high tea.

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cream tea British  

noun

1. afternoon tea including bread or scones served with clotted cream and jam

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Example Sentences

However, Mrs Malyon, who runs a cream tea company, admits her and husband Roger, 68, are "old enough to know better".

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

These are my version of a cream tea.

From The Guardian • May 31, 2019

For most people cream tea is a pleasant, indulgent affair to be savoured.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2018

All we needed to carry was a small backpack with water, snacks, and the knowledge that there would be cream tea waiting for us at the end of each day.

From New York Times • Feb. 26, 2018

Cream of pea soup; ham omelette; French fried potatoes; 2 slices buttered toast or bread; strawberry ice cream; tea as desired.

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