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
A tea wagon offers the most attractive service for an afternoon tea.
From Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 by Watson, Lillian Eichler
Before her was a tea wagon and she was at present pouring a cup for a slightly stiff person in knickerbockers.
From Tutors' Lane by Lewis, W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon)
And I bumps into Selma wheelin' in the tea wagon.
From Torchy, Private Sec. by Lincoln, F. Foster
In the top of the tea wagon, was Babbitt.
From Shorty McCabe by Wilson, F. Vaux (Francis Vaux)
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