noun

teatime

Teatime (noun) means the traditional time in the late afternoon for tea and a light snack. Example: “They always stopped work for teatime around four o'clock.”

noun

The traditional time in the late afternoon for tea and a light snack.

"They always stopped work for teatime around four o'clock."

How to Use Teatime

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe late-afternoon period traditionally set aside for tea, especially in Britain.

Common pairings

at teatime a teatime snack

Word Forms

teatimes plural

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Etymology

A compound of tea and time.

Synonyms

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tea afternoon tea

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Rhymes for teatime

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “teatime” mean?

The word “teatime” means the traditional time in the late afternoon for tea and a light snack. In plain terms, the late-afternoon period traditionally set aside for tea, especially in Britain.

How do you use “teatime” in a sentence?

Here is “teatime” used in a sentence: “They always stopped work for teatime around four o'clock.”

What part of speech is “teatime”?

“Teatime” is a noun.

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