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tea ball

noun

a small ball of perforated metal or other material in which tea leaves are placed to be immersed in hot water to make tea.

tea ball

a perforated metal ball filled with tea leaves and put in boiling water to make tea

First recorded in 1900–05

A steaming pot of hot water was presently brought in and placed beside my plate, and the tea-ball was brought to me.

The tea ball, or the plan of tying the tea in small pieces of cheesecloth, is convenient for serving at an afternoon tea.

The dimples deepened playfully in her cheeks as she passed the tea-ball across the table.

The tea ball, which is in the little glass, is filled with tea and the boiling water is poured over it into each cup.

Gud sat down and the Clerical Collar poured him a cup of hot water, but neglected to pass him the tea ball.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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