Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tea-dance
noun
/ˈtiː dæns/
Definition
A tea-dance is a social gathering where people come together to dance, typically held in the afternoon and often accompanied by tea and light refreshments.
Examples
- They enjoyed a tea-dance at the community center every Sunday afternoon.
- During the tea-dance, couples danced to live music while sipping on freshly brewed tea.
Meaning
The term ‘tea-dance’ refers to a casual dance event, historically popular in the early 20th century, where attendees enjoyed both dancing and tea during the afternoon.
Synonyms
- afternoon dance
- social dance
- tea party
