tea bag

¹

noun

1. a container of thin paper or cloth holding a measured amount of tea leaves for making an individual serving of tea.

tea-bag

²

[ tee-bag ]

verb (used with object)

, Slang.

, tea-bagged, tea-bag·ging.

1. to place one's scrotum in the mouth of (one's sexual partner).

tea bag

noun

1. a small bag of paper or cloth containing tea leaves, infused in boiling water to make tea

Word History and Origins

Origin of tea bag¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Origin of tea bag²

From its resemblance to dipping a tea bag in a cup of hot water

Example Sentences

Jurado swirled around a Rooibos tea bag with a tag read, “Your Actions Prove Your Greatness.”

From Los Angeles Times

I DO press the tea bag to extract more "oomph" from it and this is a big no-no for some who believe it will make your tea bitter.

From Salon

Hot showers will deduct £100 from the fund every minute, while tea bags cost £100 and crisps and fizzy drinks are priced at £500.

From BBC

Snus is a tobacco product in a sachet, similar to a small tea bag, which is placed under the lip and releases nicotine into the bloodstream.

From BBC

While some food loss and waste — such as with eggshells, tea bags or bones — is unavoidable, a lot of it can be avoided, especially in retail and household settings.

From Salon