tea
the drink
Tea is a drink made with boiling water and the dried leaves of the tea bush. Many people add milk to the drink, and some add sugar.
She poured herself another cup of tea.
Brian went into the kitchen to make a fresh pot of tea.
meals
Tea is also the name of two different types of meal.
In Britain, some people use tea to refer to a light meal that they eat in the afternoon. This meal usually consists of sandwiches and cakes, with tea to drink. It is sometimes called afternoon tea.
I'll make sandwiches for tea.
Some British people use tea to refer to a main meal that they eat in the early evening.
At five o'clock he comes home for his tea.