teatime
nounUK /ˈtiː.taɪm/
US /ˈtiː.taɪm/
Teatime is the time in the afternoon when people drink tea and eat a small snack.
The children came home from school just in time for teatime.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A British tradition of a light afternoon meal with tea, sandwiches, and cakes.
We had a lovely teatime with scones and jam.
3. The time of day when tea is served, usually around four o'clock.
By teatime, the rain had finally stopped.
4. A short break in the afternoon for a cup of tea.
The workers stopped for teatime at half past three.