Definition

Noun: A small, often low, table specifically designed or used for serving tea and light refreshments, typically in a social setting during the afternoon.

Usage

The term "tea table" refers to the physical piece of furniture. It is commonly used when describing the setting for afternoon tea, a social event, or the placement of tea service items. * She set the cups and saucers on the tea table. * The guests gathered around the tea table for conversation. * A beautiful porcelain teapot was the centerpiece of the tea table.

Advanced Usage

• "Tea table talk": Refers to light, polite, or gossipy conversation typical of a social tea gathering.
  • Their discussion was nothing more than pleasant tea table talk.

Variants and Related Words

• Tea trolley (noun): A wheeled cart used for serving tea.
• Coffee table (noun): A similar low table, but generally used in a living room for placing drinks, books, or decorative items, not exclusively for serving.

Synonyms

• Occasional table
• Serving table

Antonyms

• Dining table
• Workbench

Related Phrases

• To set the tea table: To arrange the cups, saucers, teapot, and other items on the table in preparation for serving tea.
  • Would you help me set the tea table?

Noun

1. a small table for serving afternoon tea