"tea service" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tea services [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} tea service (plural tea services)
  1. A set of matching crockery for serving tea; normally a teapot, cups, saucers and small plates etc.; some of which may be silver. Categories (topical): Tea Synonyms: tea set, tea-service [archaic] Related terms: tea party, tea tray, teapoy

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