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Afternoon tea

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Meanings of Afternoon tea

Verb

  • To have afternoon tea, which means to sit down and enjoy tea and snacks in the afternoon.

Noun

  • A light meal eaten in the afternoon, usually with tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
  • A special time when people enjoy tea and snacks together in the afternoon.

Explanation of the word: Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea is a fun time in the afternoon when people enjoy drinking tea and eating light snacks like cakes and sandwiches.

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Translations for the word: Afternoon tea

hindi
दोपहर की चाय

dopahar ki chai

चाय का समय

chai ka samay

दोपहर की चाय

dopahar ki chai

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Afternoon tea

What does 'afternoon tea' mean?
Afternoon tea is a light meal that people have in the afternoon, usually with tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
How do you pronounce 'afternoon tea'?
You say 'afternoon tea' like this: af-ter-noon tee.
What is the origin of the term 'afternoon tea'?
Afternoon tea started in England in the early 19th century, when people wanted a snack between lunch and dinner.
What is the meaning of 'afternoon tea' in Bengali?
The word 'afternoon tea' in Bengali is 'বিকেলের চা' (Bikelēr chā).