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tea
Part of speech: NounA shrub or small tree cultivated in China, etc., for its leaves; the dried leaves of the tea plant; the drink obtained by pouring hot water on these leaves; in England, a late afternoon meal at which tea is served; in the United States, supper.
Usage examples "tea":- The first I heard was when we were all together in the evening with our work, the half hour before tea. - "Daisy", Elizabeth Wetherell.
- I'll try this hot tea. - "The Project Gutenberg Plays of John Galsworthy, Complete", John Galsworthy.
- We will have tea early, and get a good two hours. - "Miss Mapp", Edward Frederic Benson.