tea

Definitions

• (uncountable) The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.
• (uncountable) The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.
• (uncountable) The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
• (uncountable) Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.
• (uncountable) Meat stock served as a hot drink.
• (countable) A cup or (East Asia) glass of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, and/or tapioca pearls.
• (uncountable) A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.
• (uncountable) , the main evening meal, whether or not it includes tea.
• (cricket) The break in play between the second second and third third sessions.
• (slang) .
• (slang) Information, especially gossip.