tea bag

noun

: a bag usually of filter paper holding enough tea for an individual serving

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Flanking the range, a selection of homewares produced by Loewe will also be offered during Salone del Mobile, encompassing coasters made from woven leather, fun tea cosies and a selection of cute leather charms in the shape of tea bags, chamomile, strawberries and bergamot flowers. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025 Then, toss in kitchen scraps such as banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and tea bags. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025 The tea bags were of different types (cotton, cellulose, and nylon). Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025 However, dried lemon balm or tea bags may be more readily available. Johna Burdeos, Health, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tea bag

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tea bag was in 1935

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“Tea bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tea%20bag. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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tea bag

noun
: a bag usually of filter paper holding enough tea for an individual serving
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