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tea parlour

/ˈtiː ˌpɑːlər/

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/ˈtiː ˌpɑːlər/B1formalbritishobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для небольшого кафе или заведения, где подают чай и легкие закуски, в настоящее время в значительной степени замененный терминами 'чайная' или 'кафе'.

A historical term for a small café or shop where tea and light refreshments are served, now largely replaced by 'tea room' or 'café'.

  1. Tea RoomB1formalbritish

    A small restaurant or café that specializes in serving tea, often with light snacks, cakes, and sandwiches.

    ruЧайная

    • We met for afternoon tea at a charming tea parlour in the village.
    • The tea parlour offers a wide selection of herbal and black teas.
    • She works part-time at a local tea parlour serving scones and clotted cream.