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  • noun UK A formal meal comprising light snacks, accompanied by tea.
  • noun Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner; a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference.

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  • noun a light midafternoon meal of tea and sandwiches or cakes

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