char

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun British English · Informal

n. a very informal British word for tea.

n. an informal British term for tea, derived from the Chinese word 'cha'.

“After a long day of work, all I wanted was a nice cup of char.”

“The soldiers sat around the small stove, waiting for the kettle to boil so they could have some char.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Science Technical

n. a type of cold-water fish that is related to salmon and trout.

n. any of several species of fish in the genus Salvelinus, closely related to trout and salmon.

“The lake is famous for its Arctic char, which is a popular dish in local restaurants.”

“Anglers travel to these remote northern rivers specifically to catch the elusive Arctic char during the summer months.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Archaic

n. a woman who is paid to clean someone's house.

n. a woman employed to perform domestic cleaning tasks; a shortened form of 'charlady'.

“In the old novel, the family hired a char to come in twice a week.”

“The grand house required a staff of several servants, including a char for the heavy scrubbing.”