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

Origin of kitchen tea

First recorded in 1945–50
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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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