tea break
noun
chiefly British
: a short period of time in which a worker stops to rest and have tea, coffee, etc.
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The late monarch sported a brick red hue while taking a tea break with hospital staff during her visit to the Manchester Royal Infirmary in October 1999.
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The Falls of Falloch, just a quick walk from the main road through the region, is a lovely spot for a tea break or picnic.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales stunned hospital staff by crashing their tea break on January 8.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Containing 20 assorted pyramid tea bags, your valentine can choose from varieties such as apricot amaretto and cherry cosmo for her daily tea break.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Unhurried tours on foot or cycle rickshaw allow visitors to take it all in and stop for an occasional tea break at any of the charming cafes in the area.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
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Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
The Falls of Falloch, just a quick walk from the main road through the region, is a lovely spot for a tea break or picnic.
—Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Prince and Princess of Wales stunned hospital staff by crashing their tea break on January 8.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Containing 20 assorted pyramid tea bags, your valentine can choose from varieties such as apricot amaretto and cherry cosmo for her daily tea break.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
Unhurried tours on foot or cycle rickshaw allow visitors to take it all in and stop for an occasional tea break at any of the charming cafes in the area.
—Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2022
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“Tea break.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20break. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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