Langimage
English

tearoom

|tea/room|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈtiˌrum/

🇬🇧

/ˈtiːruːm/

place for tea

Etymology
Etymology Information

'tearoom' originates from English, combining 'tea' and 'room', where 'tea' refers to the beverage and 'room' refers to a space or area.

Historical Evolution

'tearoom' has remained largely unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant a room where tea was served, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a small restaurant or café where tea and light refreshments are served.

We decided to have afternoon tea at the quaint tearoom by the river.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/14 09:07