Words / B1

TEE-urn/ˈtiː ɜːn/

A tea urn (id: tea-urn) is a large heated tank for making tea for a crowd at jumble sales, village halls, and matches (UK). A teapot is for a table; a kettle boils a little water. Fill / plug in the tea urn. Countable. The tea can taste stewed if it sits too long.

Meaning

A large heated container for making tea for a crowd (UK).

Examples

• “Someone needs to fill the tea urn before the jumble sale opens.”
• “The tea urn takes twenty minutes to heat, so switch it on before people arrive.”
• “Bring your own mug; the tea urn comes with a stack of plastic cups.”

Good to know

a tea urn (UK, for crowds). Contrast: a teapot / a kettle. at the village hall / jumble sale.

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