Teatime
noun
The time in the late afternoon or early evening that is generally associated with having tea and snacks.
She always bakes fresh scones for teatime.
Often appears as...
- have teatime
- teatime treat
noun
The time in the late afternoon or early evening that is generally associated with having tea and snacks.
She always bakes fresh scones for teatime.
Often appears as...
- have teatime
- teatime treat
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Tradition
Teatime is a cultural ritual in the UK often accompanied by socializing with friends or family.
Let's catch up over teatime at my place.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tea
While tea is common, 'teatime' can also involve coffee, soft drinks, or just snacks.
During teatime, I prefer a coffee with my biscuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Frame
'Teatime' refers to a period in the afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5:00 PM.
We'll be serving cake at teatime tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Tradition
Teatime is a cultural ritual in the UK often accompanied by socializing with friends or family.
Let's catch up over teatime at my place.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tea
While tea is common, 'teatime' can also involve coffee, soft drinks, or just snacks.
During teatime, I prefer a coffee with my biscuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Frame
'Teatime' refers to a period in the afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5:00 PM.
We'll be serving cake at teatime tomorrow.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Tradition
Teatime is a cultural ritual in the UK often accompanied by socializing with friends or family.
Let's catch up over teatime at my place.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Tea
While tea is common, 'teatime' can also involve coffee, soft drinks, or just snacks.
During teatime, I prefer a coffee with my biscuits.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Frame
'Teatime' refers to a period in the afternoon, typically between 3:30 and 5:00 PM.
We'll be serving cake at teatime tomorrow.
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Quote examples
Jonathan Franklin
American Journalist
There's nothing very exotic about classic Chilean street food. Imagine a hot dog hidden beneath an explosion of mayonnaise and ketchup. Cost? Twenty-five to 30 pence. This is the completo, an all-purpose solution to breakfast, lunch or, once, the curiously English teatime snack enjoyed by Chileans of all ages.
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Mel Giedroyc
English Entertainer
Of course there's pressure on you whatever timeslot you're doing, but I think there's more pressure on you as you go into the evening and I think being tucked away in a nice teatime arena feels quite nice.
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Michael McIntyre
English Comedian
I thought I was going to do some cult, cool, late-night interviewing thing on BBC2. But everyone kept saying: 'No, Michael, you're teatime, you're not cool.
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Beeban Kidron
English Director
Unfortunately, teatime in London is when people in Los Angeles arrive in their offices and pick up the phone.
Quote examples
Jonathan Franklin
American Journalist
There's nothing very exotic about classic Chilean street food. Imagine a hot dog hidden beneath an explosion of mayonnaise and ketchup. Cost? Twenty-five to 30 pence. This is the completo, an all-purpose solution to breakfast, lunch or, once, the curiously English teatime snack enjoyed by Chileans of all ages.
Quote examples
Mel Giedroyc
English Entertainer
Of course there's pressure on you whatever timeslot you're doing, but I think there's more pressure on you as you go into the evening and I think being tucked away in a nice teatime arena feels quite nice.
Quote examples
Michael McIntyre
English Comedian
I thought I was going to do some cult, cool, late-night interviewing thing on BBC2. But everyone kept saying: 'No, Michael, you're teatime, you're not cool.
Quote examples
Beeban Kidron
English Director
Unfortunately, teatime in London is when people in Los Angeles arrive in their offices and pick up the phone.
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