afternoon tea
Noun

afternoon tea

  1. (UK) A formal afternoon meal comprising light snacks, accompanied by tea.
  2. (Australia, NZ, Hong Kong) A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner (supper); a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference.
Synonyms Translations
  • French: collation
  • Portuguese: chá das cinco, chá da tarde
Translations
  • French: goûter
  • Portuguese: chá da tarde



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