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How to pronounce “tea

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Pronunciation guide for tea

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of tea with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Tea TalkHow did you make the switch to tea?
Definition summary
(uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.

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How to pronounce tea

Tea Talk

How did you make the switch to tea?

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “tea

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
  • (uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
  • (uncountable) The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
  • (Southern US) Specifically sweet tea, an iced tea supersaturated with sugar.
  • Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way:
  • (countable, Commonwealth, Northern US) A cup or (East Asia, Southern US) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.
  • (uncountable, UK) A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.
  • (uncountable, Commonwealth, Ireland) Synonym of supper, the main evening meal, whether or not it includes tea.
  • (cricket) The break in play between the second and third sessions.
  • (slang, dated) Synonym of marijuana.
  • (slang, especially gay slang and African-American Vernacular) Information, especially gossip.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To drink tea.
  • (intransitive) To take afternoon tea (a light meal).
  • (transitive) To give tea to.
  • [Adjective]
  • (Can we verify(+) this sense?) (slang) Good-looking, sexy.

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