high tea

noun

: a fairly substantial late afternoon or early evening meal at which tea is served

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This isn’t the opera or high tea at the Queen of Denmark’s house, and Jack Lambert is still alive. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Guests can also choose to tack on optional experiences, including a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel temple and high tea at Aswan’s historic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026 Hijinx Hotel also has a full bar and restaurant that could rival any resort’s offerings, with drinks served in novelty glasses and a sweet-savory high tea, three karaoke rooms and a secret speakeasy where the party goes on and on. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 14 July 2026 Common oversights include everything from not packing a universal adapter to lacking the right outfit for events like high tea or a night out at the theater. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for high tea

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of high tea was in 1831

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“High tea.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high%20tea. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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