Pronunciation

/tiː/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. A beverage typically made from fermented leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, served hot or iced. 2. A social gathering or event centered around tea-drinking. 3. A type of steeped herbal or fruit infusion not derived from the Camellia sinensis plant.
• Verb: To serve or consume tea. To partake in a tea ceremony or event.

Phrases

• “Have a cup of tea” invites someone to share a beverage.
• “Tea time” refers to a scheduled period for tea consumption.
• “Tea party” is an informal gathering for socializing over tea.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She invited her friends over for a cozy afternoon tea.”
• Verb: “I usually have a cup of green tea before breakfast.”
• Prepositional Phrase: “The tea ceremony in Japan is a cultural ritual.”

Synonyms

• Tea (already provided)
• Infusion
• Brew
• Tisane
• Herbal tea
• Camomile tea
• Black tea
• White tea
• Oolong tea
• Matcha

Antonyms

• Coffee
• Juice
• Water
• Soda (in the context of tea)