tea service

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tea′ serv′ice, 

1. a set of chinaware for preparing and drinking hot beverages, esp. tea.
2. Furniture a set of silver or other metalware for preparing and serving hot beverages, esp. tea. Also called tea′ set′. 
• 1855–60

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tea service, tea set noun

1. the china or pottery articles used in serving tea, including a teapot, cups, saucers, etc