[count] 1 a : a small peg on which a golf ball is placed so that it can be hit
b : an object that is used for holding a football in position so that it can be kicked
c chiefly US : a post on which a baseball is placed so that a child can hit the ball with a bat in T-ball
▪ a batting tee 2 : the area from which a golf ball is first hit to start play on a hole
▪ She hit an excellent drive from the first tee. ▪ a tee shot [=a first shot that is taken on a hole] ▪ We have an 8 a.m. tee time. [=we start playing golf at 8 a.m.]
b : an object that is used for holding a football in position so that it can be kicked
c chiefly US : a post on which a baseball is placed so that a child can hit the ball with a bat in T-ball
▪ a batting tee
▪ She hit an excellent drive from the first tee. ▪ a tee shot [=a first shot that is taken on a hole] ▪ We have an 8 a.m. tee time. [=we start playing golf at 8 a.m.]
to a tee
: in a perfect or exact way
▪ Her new car fits/suits her to a tee. [=to a T] ▪ That's him to a tee. [=that is a perfect description of him]
▪ Her new car fits/suits her to a tee. [=to a T] ▪ That's him to a tee. [=that is a perfect description of him]





