teahouse

noun

tea·​house ˈtē-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce teahouse (audio)
: a public house or restaurant where tea and light refreshments are sold

Examples of teahouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web That’s why, in 2004, Yagi opened her Japanese teahouse, Cha-An, in Manhattan’s East Village. Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2024 But a group of younger makers is shaking up the scene, opening next-gen ateliers, teahouses, and concept stores that swap the sometimes-intimidating rules and rituals of traditional crafts with modern designs and easygoing retail spaces. Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2024 The beautiful garden is dotted with rustic teahouses and hidden pathways that open onto expansive city views. John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024 The chaya or 'teahouses' were traditionally places customers would visit for performances by geisha (or geigi as they are called in Kanazawa). Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for teahouse 

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Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teahouse was in 1689

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“Teahouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teahouse. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

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