high tea
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of high tea
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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For my birthday, I just did an afternoon high tea at the Peninsula.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2025
“We were brought up with the King, we celebrate the King’s birthday with the boys - it’s fun to have high tea and dress up in our best outfits.”
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2024
And second, whatever you do, please don’t mistake your tea for high tea!
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2024
Tour companies, shops and restaurants are rolling out the red carpet, whether it’s a decked-out bus tour of London’s top sights with high tea or merchandise running from regal to kitschy.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
Thayee says the British invented high tea, but Indians and Pakistanis perfected it.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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