cup of tea

noun phrase

Synonyms of cup of teanext
1
: something one likes or excels in
I see already that storytelling isn't my cup of tea …—John Barth
also : a person suited to one's taste
2
: a thing to be reckoned with : matter
… poltergeists are a different cup of tea …—D. B. W. Lewis

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In that context, a twice-daily cup of tea feels less like a beverage and more like the kind of ritual many consumers are looking for. — Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Though her reading glasses and a cold cup of tea sit in her office, Michael’s wife Sarah (Hollie Bailey), a music teacher, is nowhere to be found. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 July 2026 For many of us, honey is a pantry staple, showing up in everything from our morning cup of tea to salad dressings to desserts. — Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026 Transform every cup of tea into a luxurious, sensory experience. — ABC News, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for cup of tea

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of cup of tea was in 1932

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