tea maker

noun

1. a perforated, spoonlike object used as a tea strainer and having a hinged, convex lid.

tea-maker

noun

1. Also called (esp Brit): infuser.  tea egg. a device with perforations used to infuse tea in a cup of boiling water

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea-maker¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

She concludes with a stark warning for traditional tea makers – if younger generations continue with these habits as they get older, this will ultimately “chip away” at the size of the market.

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One of the UK's most best known tea makers has revealed it is monitoring tea supplies on a daily basis as imports reach a "critical period".

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He often encourages Mr. Wong, the tea maker, to practice his English more.

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But you don’t need an electric tea maker to prepare it.

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Two of Britain’s biggest tea makers have denounced racism and declared their support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd and speculation regarding the brands' respective stances on social media.

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