coffeehouse

noun

cof·​fee·​house ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce coffeehouse (audio)
ˈkä-
: an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers

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The coffee giant hopes to reclaim its coffeehouse crown by focusing on speed, service, and operational efficiency. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024 Visit Vienna In Winter For Legendary Christmas Markets Austria’s capital is a majestic city with its grand imperial architecture, world-class museums and coffeehouses. Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 More than just a pride flag On Feb. 27, students and some faculty members held a peaceful all-day protest and LGBTQ+ Pride celebration after calls for the pride flag to be reinstated at the coffeehouse went unanswered. Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Mar. 2024 That coffeehouse on the Warner Bros. studio lot in Burbank? Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coffeehouse 

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coffeehouse was in 1612

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“Coffeehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffeehouse. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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coffeehouse

noun
cof·​fee·​house ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce coffeehouse (audio)
ˈkäf-ē-
: a business that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that often serves as an informal club for its regular customers
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