tea party
A semiformal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are servedA semiformal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.
» Let's have a tea party the day after tomorrow.
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3 sensesA semiformal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.
Tee-Party
чаепи́тиеčajepítije, чайčaj, зва́ный чайzványj čaj
a party or reception at which tea is served
A type of imaginative playing in which children gather with each other or their dolls to mimic having a real tea party or other formal meal, often without any food at all.
(figuratively)An interaction characterized by a high degree of courtesy, delicacy, deference, and avoidance of conflict.
Examples
13 sentencesLet's have a tea party the day after tomorrow.
David came to the tea party.
Tom and Mary had a tea party.
Mary wants to have a tea party in her room.
Did you say a tea party at your place this Sunday?
Translations
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Forms
plural: tea parties| Singular | tea party |
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