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
Chado’s celebration afternoon tea service comes with a glass of wine-inspired tea, tea-infused chocolates, sandwiches, soup or salad, a scone, French macaron and a pot of tea for $35 per person.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2022
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
Molly glances over at the tea service drying in the rack.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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