afternoon tea

noun2

1. •
   (UK) A formal afternoon meal comprising light snacks, accompanied by tea.

   • Afternoon tea includes scones, tarts, finger sandwiches, Victorian spongecakes, tea breads, assorted cookies and jams. — 1990
2. •
   (Australia, New-Zealand) A small meal or snack eaten between lunch and dinner (supper); a period of time set aside for this purpose, taken as a break from work or from a conference.

   • After afternoon tea we all combine again for a plenary session, followed by the UniForum NZ AGM. — 1993