tea service
Americannoun
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a set of chinaware for preparing and drinking hot beverages, especially tea.
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a set of silver or other metalware for preparing and serving hot beverages, especially tea.
noun
Etymology
Origin of tea service
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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By the time it reached final inspection it had acquired a cloak of ruby-red metallic paint, diamond-white LED headlamps and a mouthful of metal grillework as bright as a tea service.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026
Kim gave Putin a traditional Korean sword, while the Russian leader gave Kim a sabre and a tea service suitable for use on his armoured train.
From Reuters • Sep. 11, 2023
Traditional tea service has been ramped up with the opening of the Rose Garden Tea Room.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023
She opens her home every Friday and Saturday in April during tulip season for tea service, alongside annual tea events for holidays, corporate retreats and private events.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2022
A little dainty old lady took care of me, moving starchily with a silver tea service on a tray and bringing me a glass of elderberry wine each evening for my health’s sake.
From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson
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