boba tea
/ˌboʊbə ˈti/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.87 in modern English
11
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars
Meaning
Example Sentences
- "It happened when beverage aficionados learned that tapioca, the starch used to make the sweet, round, chewy black bubbles — or pearls — that are the featured topping in the popular boba tea drink, was in short supply."
- "A nearby bus depot is a hub for commuters and tempts them to linger with a boba tea shop, a gyro stand and an outdoor cinema."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌboʊbə ˈti/