high tea

noun

: a fairly substantial late afternoon or early evening meal at which tea is served

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And with the launch of its brand-new high tea service, the café is cementing itself as the latest must-visit destination for those who appreciate both fashion and food. Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025 At breakfast overlooking the pool, or at the beloved high tea, women who looked a bit like Vanessa Redgrave planned or recounted their adventures around town. Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2025 The bar on the corner of Pope Street and Frankfort Avenue also now offers high tea in the afternoon complete with tiered trays of finger sandwiches, sweets, and savory items. Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 15 Feb. 2025 At the storied Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, the stunning Author’s Lounge offers a vegan afternoon tea, in addition to their seasonal high tea menus. Cheryl Tiu, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for high tea

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high tea was in 1831

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“High tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20tea. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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