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tea loaf
noun[ C or U ]
UK(alsotealoaf)uk /ˈtiː ˌləʊf/ us /ˈtiː ˌloʊf/tea loaves
a type of cake shaped like a loaf of bread, made with dried fruit that has been soaked in (= left to absorb) tea, and served in slices, usually with butter on:
This strong brown flour makes a good tea loaf.
The waiter brought over a slice of fruity tea loaf and a cup of steaming coffee.
Serve the tealoaf warm or cold in slices, on its own, or spread with butter.
Synonym
teabread
Set afternoon teas of sandwiches, scones, clotted cream and cakes are served alongside tea loaves and traditional cakes.
We were offered crustless smoked salmon sandwiches, freshly made chocolate cake and an exceptionally moist buttered tea loaf.
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