Synonyms

tea wagon

American

noun

a small table on wheels for carrying articles for use in serving tea.

tea wagon British

noun

a US and Canadian variant for tea trolley

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Etymology

Origin of tea wagon

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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“Lend me a hand with this tea wagon, Marjorie,” she innocently requested.

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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.

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A tea wagon was being wheeled in by two young Chinese boys, Tang himself being too dignified to help in the serving.

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Before her was a tea wagon and she was at present pouring a cup for a slightly stiff person in knickerbockers.

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Mary had brought in the tea wagon, which Hortense thought looked like a dwarf.

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