tea dance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tea dance
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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In Belfast, there will be guided tours of wartime landmarks and a "tea dance" hosted in the City Hall.
From BBC • May 2, 2025
“Last Tango in Halifax” ended with the leads, Derek Jacobi and Anne Reid, at a tea dance.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022
During Pride, events include a book reading, spoken word, DJs, and a combination drag show and tea dance.
From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2022
The next day, the couple headed back to Boatslip for another afternoon tea dance, with guests attired in caftans and carrying parasols.
From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2021
Tell me, Torchy," says she, "did you ever see anyone as—as huge as I am at a tea dance?
From Torchy and Vee by Ford, Sewell
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