tea maker

noun

1. a perforated, spoonlike object used as a tea strainer and having a hinged, convex lid.

tea-maker

noun

1. a device with perforations used to infuse tea in a cup of boiling water Also called (esp Brit)infusertea egg

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea maker¹

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

One of the UK's most best known tea makers has revealed it is monitoring tea supplies on a daily basis as imports reach a "critical period".

From BBC

He often encourages Mr. Wong, the tea maker, to practice his English more.

From New York Times

But you don’t need an electric tea maker to prepare it.

From New York Times

Two of Britain’s biggest tea makers have denounced racism and declared their support for the Black Lives Matter movement following the death of George Floyd and speculation regarding the brands' respective stances on social media.

From Fox News

The exchange’s announcement comes hours after the Dove soap and Lipton tea maker provided details for its December listing of its new Dutch entity.

From Reuters