teabag

/ˈtiːbæɡ/

Definitions

1. noun

a small bag containing loose-leaf tea, used for infusing in hot water.

“She steeped a teabag in her cup of hot water.”

2. verb

to add a teabag to a cup of hot water to make tea.

“He teabagged his cup of coffee to make a unique flavor.”

3. verb

to insert a teabag into a cup of hot water.

“She carefully teabagged the tea in her new cup.”

Synonyms

  • tea bag
  • tea infuser

Antonyms

  • coffee filter
  • coffee maker