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Definition of Afternoon tea
1. Noun. A light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes. "An Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
Exact synonyms: Tea, Teatime
Generic synonyms: Meal, Repast
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Generic synonyms: Meal, Repast
Geographical relationships: Britain, Great Britain, U.k., Uk, United Kingdom, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland
Definition of Afternoon tea
1. Noun. (U.K.) A formal meal comprising light snacks, accompanied by tea. ¹
2. Noun. (Australia NZ Hong Kong) A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner; a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com