tea service

noun

: tea set

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Between meals, guests can gather for a daily afternoon tea service featuring local teas and canapés, while the bar remains stocked with cocktails, mocktails, soft drinks, and regional favorites. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Still, pieces are softer, rounder and, in the case of the large TV stand/armoire that holds the bar, glassware, snacks and the coffee/tea service, brimming with functionality. — Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Book ahead for both tea service and classes. — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 10 June 2026 The tearoom has grown by word of mouth, with guests booking ahead for lunch and tea service. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tea service

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First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tea service was in 1809

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