tea service

noun

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The rather delicate little glass and saucer is the traditional tea service for that delightfully dark, strong, sweet black tea bustled out on huge spillproof trays down the streets of Istanbul’s amazing Kapalıçarşı, or Grand Bazaar. Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 Tristan ultimately decided to mull over his purchase and come back soon, which is probably just as well: Burberry is said to be introducing a posh new tea service during client appointments. Freya Drohan, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024 It is served in raw form during post-dinner tea service. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024 Guests can indulge in a formal tea service with an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, and sweet treats, like macarons and cupcakes – all served on delicate china. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tea service 

Word History

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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“Tea service.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20service. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

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