tearoom

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a restaurant where tea and light meals are available

Etymology

From tea + room. In reference to a lavatory, probably as a variant of t-room (“toilet room”).

Synonyms

teashop, teahouse, tea parlor, tea parlour

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