tea dance
A 'tea dance' is a social gathering involving dancing and refreshments, often associated with nostalgia and vintage charm.
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Definition
B2General
(historical, social)A social event held in the late afternoon where people dance and enjoy refreshments, typically tea.
Example
- They attended a tea dance at the community hall last Sunday.
C1LGBTQ+ Community
(historical, cultural)A social gathering for dancing and socializing, traditionally held on Sunday afternoons, that became popular among gay men in the mid-20th century.
Example
- Tea dances on Fire Island were a safe space for gay men to meet and socialize in the 1950s.
Similar
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