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tea service

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noun

a set of chinaware for preparing and drinking hot beverages, especially tea.
a set of silver or other metalware for preparing and serving hot beverages, especially tea.

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Nearby words

tea light, tea maker, tea money, tea party, tea rose, tea service, tea set, tea shop, tea table, tea towel, tea tray

Origin of tea service

First recorded in 1855–60
Also called tea set.
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British Dictionary definitions for tea service

tea service

tea set

noun

the china or pottery articles used in serving tea, including a teapot, cups, saucers, etc
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