teatray
Pot and cups platform
A teatray is a flat tray used for carrying tea service—teapot, cups, saucers, and accompaniments.
The word is primarily British and somewhat old-fashioned, often evoking formal afternoon tea: She carried the teatray into the sitting room.
Also spelled as two words: tea tray.
Small plate beneath cup
- sugarbowlContainer for table sweetener
- creamerCoffee-lightening additive
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
chinaware · spoons · tongs · strainer · coaster · doily · napkin · trivet
Small quick breads
- sandwichesFilled bread slices
- teacakesLight sweet bread rolls
- macaronsFrench filled meringue cookies
- biscuitsSmall, leavened quick breads
marmalade · cucumber · saucer · napkins · crumpets · jam · cream · sugar
Chief domestic servant
- maidHousehold cleaning worker
- presentingDisplaying to an audience
- carryingHolding and moving
- pouringFlowing in volume
hospitality · guests · hostess · entertaining · parlor · drawing room · reception · visiting
Elaborately decorated
- lacqueredCoated with hard gloss
- gildedOverlaid with gold leaf
- paintedCoated with pigment
- floralOf or like blooms
chinoiserie · silverplated · engraved · antique · heirloom · display · collectible · victorian
saucer
Small plate beneath cup
- sugarbowlContainer for table sweetener
- creamerCoffee-lightening additive
- silverwareMetal eating utensils
porcelain · chinaware · spoons · tongs · strainer · coaster · doily · napkin · trivet · caddy
scones
Small quick breads
- sandwichesFilled bread slices
- teacakesLight sweet bread rolls
- macaronsFrench filled meringue cookies
biscuits · marmalade · cucumber · saucer · napkins · crumpets · jam · cream · sugar · lemon
butler
Chief domestic servant
- maidHousehold cleaning worker
- presentingDisplaying to an audience
- carryingHolding and moving
pouring · hospitality · guests · hostess · entertaining · parlor · drawing room · reception · visiting · callers
ornate
Elaborately decorated
floral · chinoiserie · silverplated · engraved · antique · heirloom · display · collectible · victorian · toleware