What does teatime mean?
Definitions for teatime
ˈtiˌtaɪmteatime
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Princeton's WordNet
tea, afternoon tea, teatimenoun
a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes
"an Englishman would interrupt a war to have his afternoon tea"
Wiktionary
teatimenoun
the traditional time, in the late afternoon, for serving tea (the meal).
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teatime
Teatime is a traditional daily break typically in the late afternoon, often observed in the United Kingdom and other formerly British territories, when hot tea is served with light refreshments or meals. The exact time can vary but it generally falls between 3:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. The term can also be used metaphorically, referring to a short break or respite.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of teatime in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of teatime in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
Examples of teatime in a Sentence
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- TeezeitGerman
- teatimeNorwegian
- hora do cháPortuguese
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