tea wagon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of tea wagon
First recorded in 1920–25
Example Sentences
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For women one of his strongest attractions has been a rugged quasi-helplessness, as of Prometheus bound, or a Great Dane on a tea wagon.
From Time Magazine Archive
It seemed quite unreal to Mary as she was finally prevailed upon to bring in the tea wagon with the bread and jam trimmings to accompany the steaming little kettle.
From The Gorgeous Girl by Nalbro Bartley
In the top of the tea wagon, was Babbitt.
From Shorty McCabe by F. Vaux (Francis Vaux) Wilson
“Lend me a hand with this tea wagon, Marjorie,” she innocently requested.
From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Josephine Chase
You can help me trundle the tea wagon out of here and into the kitchen.
From Marjorie Dean High School Senior by Josephine Chase
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