elevenses

A group of men and women came in to share the meal called elevenses.

We had smelled the police station coffee, and were invited to join them for "elevenses."

Can't have the gentlemen of the press going without their elevenses.'

By now it must be time for elevenses.

The prisoners of war had left the fields and there were different people who now gathered for elevenses round the kitchen range.

"It's well past elevenses, old man," continued an enthusiastic, loud Ferguson.

Eating went on pretty continuously from elevenses to six o'clock, when the fireworks started.

His elevenses are probably all he thinks about.

"Not for me, thank you, I've had my elevenses."

"Let's sleep on it," Freddie agreed, "and meet for elevenses in the morning."

Give them a little walkabout time and then I'll recall them for elevenses.

Did you have elevenses before you set off?

"Only, I usually have elevenses around this time.

'You don't normally bring me a second cup until elevenses.

Generous, too, in elevenses and frequent cups of hot, strong, sugary tea.

Could be after dinner or for elevenses.

Elevenses is a snack that is similar to afternoon tea, but eaten in the morning.

"We've already had breakfast and elevenses and hopefully it's going to be a good day for all concerned.

Elevenses were not given to clerks then.

"Our elevenses today are going to be tenses.

Then she noticed it was past midday and she hadn't offered him any elevenses.

Snacks (elevenses, tea, supper) and any (indoor) exercise can also be taken when desired.

A break for elevenses at ten o'clock.

'Now for elevenses, or would you prefer a real drink?'

"Will ye be havin' tea or cocoa to your elevenses?"