an evergreen shrub or small tree, Camellia sinensis, of tropical and subtropical Asia, having toothed leathery leaves and white fragrant flowers: family Theaceae
2.
a.
the dried shredded leaves of this shrub, used to make a beverage by infusion in boiling water
b.
such a beverage, served hot or iced
c.
(as modifier)
tea caddy
tea urn
3.
a.
any of various plants that are similar to Camellia sinensis or are used to make a tealike beverage
b.
any such beverage
4. mainly British
a. Also called: afternoon tea
a light meal eaten in mid-afternoon, usually consisting of tea and cakes, biscuits, or sandwiches
b.
(as modifier)
a tea party
c. Also called: high tea
afternoon tea that also includes a light cooked dish
5. British, Australian and New Zealand
the main evening meal
6. US and Canadian old-fashioned, slang
marijuana
7. slang, mainly US
scandalous information; gossip (esp in the phrase spill the tea)
8. tea and sympathy
Examples of 'cha' in a sentence
cha
He rubbed his head as he watched the novice pour a fragrant cha tea into his blue cup.