Tea party

name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    Various independent, fiscally conservative political groups in the twenty-first-century United States, taken as a whole.
Noun
  1. 1
    A semi-formal afternoon social gathering at which tea, sandwiches and cakes are served.

    "On January 23, MTR Elizabeth Line held an office-based tea party at which colleagues were encouraged to donate home-baked goods. It provided staff with an opportunity to take time out of their busy schedules and reminded everyone to take care of their mental health and wellbeing."

  2. 2
    Any of various independent, fiscally conservative political groups in the twenty-first-century United States.
  3. 3
    a party or reception at which tea is served wordnet
  4. 4
    A type of imaginative playing in which children gather with each other or their dolls to mimic having a real tea party or other formal meal, often without any food at all.
  5. 5
    An interaction characterized by a high degree of courtesy, delicacy, deference, and avoidance of conflict. figuratively

    "Trials marked by strife, belligerent behaviour, unwarranted personal attacks, and other forms of disruptive and discourteous conduct are antithetical to the peaceful and orderly resolution of disputes we strive to achieve. By the same token, trials are not — nor are they meant to be — tea parties. […] Care must be taken to ensure that free expression, resolute advocacy and the right of an accused to make full answer and defence are not sacrificed at the altar of civility."

Etymology

Etymology 1

In reference to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, when American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation.

Etymology 2

In reference to the Boston Tea Party of 1773, when American colonists dumped tea into Boston Harbor to protest taxation without representation.

Next best steps

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: teaparty