English Explanatory Dictionary

builder's tea

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Black tea, brewed strong and served in a large mug with milk and often sugar.
  2. A serving thereof.

Word forms

builder's tea builder's teas

Etymology

From builder + -'s + tea, from its supposedly being the preferred type of tea of British builders and construction workers.

Synonyms

builder's brew

Related words

builders' tea builder's builders'[Appendix:Glossary builder's breakfast builder's mug
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