tea party

tea party
a social gathering, usually in the afternoon, at which tea and light refreshments are served.
[1770-80]

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  • tea party — n. a social gathering at which tea is served, usually in the late afternoon …   English World dictionary

  • Tea party — In Anglo American culture, a tea party is typically a formal, ritualized gathering (traditionally of women) for afternoon tea, although men may be invited to participate. The afternoon tea party was a feature of great houses in the Victorian and… …   Wikipedia

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