tea house
/ˈtiː haʊs/ · tea.house
noun
- A building or establishment where tea is served, often in a garden or other scenic setting. The couple spent their anniversary at a quaint tea house overlooking the ocean.
- A place where people gather to drink tea and socialize, often with a focus on traditional or cultural activities. The local tea house hosted a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, complete with intricate rituals and delicate tea sets.
verb
- To serve tea in a tea house or other establishment. The staff at the tea house were trained to tea house with precision and flair.
Did you know? The tradition of tea houses dates back to ancient China, where they were used as gathering places for scholars and poets to discuss literature and philosophy.