"builder's tea" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: builder's teas [plural]
Etymology: From builder + -'s + tea, from its supposedly being the preferred type of tea of British builders and construction workers. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|builder|-'s|tea}} builder + -'s + tea Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} builder's tea (usually uncountable, plural builder's teas)
  1. (UK) Black tea, brewed strong and served in a large mug with milk and sugar. Tags: UK, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Beverages, Tea Synonyms: builder's, builders', builders' tea Related terms: builder's mug, builder's, husband's tea
    Sense id: en-builder's_tea-en-noun-WBpV4QxZ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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