teatime

American  

[tee-tahym] / ˈtiˌtaɪm /

noun

1. the time 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

Cox, who is originally from Bolton, currently presents the station's teatime slot, which she has fronted since 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

"I've had the most glorious seven years of my career on teatime," Cox reflected.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

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 • Nov. 20, 2025

Here, in this miniature teatime, I can imagine that at any moment, children will come running back to play while adults laugh from the porch.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2025

But he knew that in the story, the Moon Witch loved her teatime with the king and queen of the Red Woods.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova