British establishment serving tea and light refreshments, distinct from café.
Tea room
Example Sentences
"That's very Tea room!"
Etymology & History
British establishment serving tea and light refreshments, distinct from café. Associated with genteel middle-class culture, particularly in tourist areas and heritage sites. Serves afternoon tea, cream teas. More formal than café.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Formal
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