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
teasel, teasel family, teasel gourd, tease out, teaser, tea service, tea shop, teaspoon, teaspoonful, teat, tea table
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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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