Word: TEA
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Definition of TEA
- A drug smoked or ingested for euphoric effect, cannabis.
"After smoking a bowl of that fine marijuana, they ate some brownies."
- The hemp plant itself, Cannabis sativa.
- Food consumed before going to bed.
- Any meal eaten in the evening; dinner eaten in the evening, rather than at noon.
- A meal from a chip shop consisting of a deep-fried food with chips.
"a fish supper; a pizza supper"
- A drinker, especially one who drinks slowly (i.e., one who sups).
- The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); a variety of this plant.
"Darjeeling tea is grown in India."
- The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; a variety of such leaves.
"Go to the supermarket and buy some Darjeeling tea."
- The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.
"Would you like some tea?"
- To drink tea.
- To take afternoon tea (the light meal).
- A moment, a historical unit of time from China, about the amount of time needed to quickly drink a traditional cup of tea. It is now found in Chinese-language historical fiction.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "tea" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "tea", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Excellent for parallel plays! Slide this short word alongside existing board words to trigger multiple intersections in a single turn.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 3 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TEA a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is TEA worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in TEA? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing TEA:
- # the tea effect
- # master of tea
- # playing with tea
- # in terms of tea
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