tea party
noun
a social gathering, usually in the afternoon, at which tea and light refreshments are served.
(initial capital letters)
a conservative political movement in the U.S. that opposes taxes and government spending: named in reference to the Boston Tea Party of 1773.
Origin of tea party
First recorded in 1770–80
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British Dictionary definitions for tea party (1 of 2)
tea party
noun
a social gathering in the afternoon at which tea is served
British Dictionary definitions for tea party (2 of 2)
Tea Party
noun
(in the US) a political movement, associated with the right wing of the Republican Party, favouring reduction in taxation and government spending
Word Origin for Tea Party
C21: after the
Boston Tea Party