Tearoom

Pronunciation: /tiːr.uːm/

Definitions of tearoom

noun a room or establishment where tea and light refreshments are served

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a tearoom with my friends for afternoon tea.

A2 The tearoom had a cozy atmosphere with vintage decor.

B1 The tearoom offered a variety of pastries and sandwiches for customers to enjoy.

B2 The tearoom was renowned for its traditional English afternoon tea service.

C1 The tearoom's scones and clotted cream were simply divine.

C2 Visiting the tearoom felt like stepping back in time to a bygone era of elegance and refinement.

Examples of tearoom in a Sentence

formal The tearoom in the hotel serves a wide variety of teas and pastries.

informal Let's meet at the tearoom for some tea and scones.

slang I heard that new tearoom is lit, we should check it out.

figurative The tearoom symbolizes a place of peace and tranquility in the midst of chaos.

Grammatical Forms of tearoom

• past tense: tore
• plural: tearooms
• comparative: more tearoom
• superlative: most tearoom
• present tense: tearoom
• future tense: will tearoom
• perfect tense: have tearoomed
• continuous tense: is tearooming
• singular: tearoom
• positive degree: tearoom
• infinitive: to tearoom
• gerund: tearooming
• participle: tearoomed

Origin and Evolution of tearoom

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'tearoom' originated in England during the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Initially, tearooms referred to establishments where tea was served in a social setting. Over time, tearooms evolved to also offer light meals, pastries, and a cozy atmosphere for social gatherings.