teatime

[ tee-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times at which tea is served or taken, usually in the late afternoon.

Word History and Origins

Origin of teatime¹

First recorded in 1750–60; tea + time

Example Sentences

Clark says the dish was inspired by an equally large-and-in-charge Giant Cinnamon Roll recipe that the Times published previously, but that it can also ultimately be traced back to one of her “lifelong teatime obsessions”—the question of whether jam could successfully be baked directly into a scone.

From Slate

Does it make a party out of teatime?

From Slate

Highlights are expected to include country star Shania Twain in the Sunday teatime "legend slot" and pop superstar Cyndi Lauper making her Glastonbury debut.

From BBC

Johnson’s company TeaTime Pictures helped produce the film directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne and co-starring Sonoya Mizuno.

From Seattle Times

Northern Ireland's political parties are gearing up for a summer election after a teatime announcement by the prime minister.

From BBC