1. Noun
The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree (Thea, / Camellia, Chinensis). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other countries.
2. Noun
A decoction or infusion of tea leaves in boiling water; as, tea is a common beverage.
3. Noun
Any infusion or decoction, especially when made of the dried leaves of plants; as, sage tea; chamomile tea; catnip tea.
4. Noun
The evening meal, at which tea is usually served; supper.
5. Verb
To take or drink tea.
6. Noun
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water; "iced tea is a cooling drink"
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
7. Noun
a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree extensively cultivated in e.g. China and Japan and India; source of tea leaves; "tea has fragrant white flowers"
Vocabulary classified under Nature and environment
8. Noun
a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes; "an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
Vocabulary classified under Environmental science
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