afternoon tea
nounUK /ˌɑːftəˈnuːn tiː/
US /ˌæftərˈnuːn tiː/
A small meal with tea and snacks that people eat in the late afternoon.
We had afternoon tea with sandwiches and cake at the hotel.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A social event where people gather to drink tea and eat light food.
She invited her friends to an afternoon tea on Sunday.
3. The time of day when such a meal is eaten, usually around four o'clock.
By afternoon tea, the rain had finally stopped.
4. A light refreshment break taken in the afternoon at work or school.
The staff room serves afternoon tea every day at three.