Tea service — Tea Tea (t[=e]), n. [Chin. tsh[=a], Prov. Chin. te: cf. F. th[ e].] 1. The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree ({Thea Chinensis} or {Camellia Chinensis}). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
tea service — noun a set of china or silverware for serving tea (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑tea set • Hypernyms: ↑tableware • Member Meronyms: ↑cream pitcher, ↑creamer, ↑sugar bowl, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
tea service — tea′ serv ice n. fur a set of chinaware, silver, etc., for preparing and serving hot beverages, esp. tea Also called tea′ set . Etymology: 1855–60 … From formal English to slang
tea service — 1. a set of chinaware for preparing and drinking hot beverages, esp. tea. 2. a set of silver or other metalware for preparing and serving hot beverages, esp. tea. Also called tea set. [1855 60] * * * … Universalium
tea service — noun a set of matching crockery for serving tea; normally a teapot, cups, saucers and small plates etc.; some items may be silver Syn: tea set … Wiktionary
service — service1 [sʉr′vis] n. [ME servise < OFr < L servitium, servitude < servus, slave: see SERF] 1. the occupation or condition of a servant 2. a) employment, esp. public employment [diplomatic service] b) a branch or department of this,… … English World dictionary
Tea set — A tea set, in the Western tradition, is a suite of dishes sold in a group for use at afternoon tea or a formal tea party.Tea sets vary greatly in quality and price, from inexpensive mass produced items to high end, limited edition items. The… … Wikipedia
Silver (household) — Household silver ( the silver , the plate ) comprises dishware, cutlery and other household items made of sterling, Britannia or Sheffield plate silver. Sometimes bought in sets or combined to form sets, such as a set of silver candlesticks or a… … Wikipedia
service — I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French servise, from Latin servitium condition of a slave, body of slaves, from servus slave Date: 13th century 1. a. the occupation or function of serving < in active service > b. employment as a… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Tea — (t[=e]), n. [Chin. tsh[=a], Prov. Chin. te: cf. F. th[ e].] 1. The prepared leaves of a shrub, or small tree ({Thea Chinensis} or {Camellia Chinensis}). The shrub is a native of China, but has been introduced to some extent into some other… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
