tea

/tiː/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

The tea plant (Camellia sinensis); (countable) a variety of this plant.

2

The dried leaves or buds of the tea plant; (countable) a variety of such leaves.

3

The drink made by infusing these dried leaves or buds in hot water.

4

Specifically sweet tea, an iced tea supersaturated with sugar.

5

Any drink which is similar to Camellia sinensis tea in some way

6

Any similar drink made by infusing parts of various other plants.

7

Meat stock served as a hot drink.

8

A cup of any of these drinks, often with milk, sugar, lemon, or tapioca pearls.

9

A glass of these drinks.

10

A light midafternoon meal, typically but not necessarily including tea.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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