An Australian term for a bridal shower — the pre-wedding celebration where friends and family gather to give gifts and toast the bride-to-be. In Australian English, 'tea' historically referred to a social gathering involving refreshments, so a 'shower tea' blends the American concept of a bridal shower with the local tradition of calling any afternoon party a tea. Expect sandwiches, champagne, and a lot of gift unwrapping.
They booked the garden room for the shower tea and spent three weeks arguing over which games to play.
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(Australia) A bridal shower.
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