kitchen tea

noun Australian.

a prewedding party to which guests bring an item of kitchenware or other gifts for the bride; shower.

Origin of kitchen tea

First recorded in 1945–50

Also called shower tea.

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British Dictionary definitions for kitchen tea

kitchen tea

noun

Australian and NZ a party held before a wedding to which female guests bring items of kitchen equipment as wedding presents

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Origin of kitchen tea