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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Also called tea set.

Origin of tea service

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby tea service

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

tea set

noun

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