teatime

American  

[tee-tahym] / ˈtiˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the time times at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.

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Etymology

Origin of teatime

First recorded in 1750–60; tea + time

Example Sentences

A trove of classic Polish treats for the holidays, plus fruit-and-nut-forward teatime options for the long winter ahead.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Very well. Let us take no more than three minutes to collect our bird-watching equipment. If we are in luck, we will find some interesting specimens before teatime.”

From Literature

With an hour yet before teatime, their lessons already completed, and Mrs. Clarke nowhere to be found, there was nothing to do but take the children on an educational outing of some sort.

From Literature

The pair tackled a savoury quiche, a technical teatime biscuit and a showstopping day off in cake form - although neither was crowned star baker at the end.

From BBC

By teatime, it had met the definition of that word.

From BBC