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also cafe
1
as in cabaret
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
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as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
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as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
they met at a little café in Paris
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Recent Examples of café
Most notably are the cat cafes springing up around the country—there are reportedly 200 of these businesses located in the United States alone.
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Jackie (ott) Jaakola, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
The former Professional Bull Riders Center near the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk will become the new home of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, accompanied by an outdoor cafe.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Desserts or meals viewers see served on her show could perhaps also be on the cafe menus.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
The vibe: All-day cafe with pastries and coffee that transitions into more substantial fare and wine in the evening.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
Fans will also be able to take photos Hello Kitty cafe trucks started in 2014 and since then, have been touring around shopping centers across the country.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
In some locales like Bali, the trendy cafes and other businesses popular among foreigners are too expensive for locals who earn a daily minimum wage of about $10.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The cafe was given a yellow placard for improperly storing milk and accumulation on a food contact surface.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Jackie (ott) Jaakola, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Factors like longer-stay visas, reliable Wi-Fi, a fantastic cafe scene, and an array of cultural attractions and experiences are at the top of our checklist when deciding where to spend time.
—Katie Lockhart, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025
The former Professional Bull Riders Center near the Historic Arkansas Riverwalk will become the new home of the Leonardo da Vinci Museum of North America, accompanied by an outdoor cafe.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 21 Feb. 2025
Desserts or meals viewers see served on her show could perhaps also be on the cafe menus.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
The vibe: All-day cafe with pastries and coffee that transitions into more substantial fare and wine in the evening.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
Fans will also be able to take photos Hello Kitty cafe trucks started in 2014 and since then, have been touring around shopping centers across the country.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
In some locales like Bali, the trendy cafes and other businesses popular among foreigners are too expensive for locals who earn a daily minimum wage of about $10.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The cafe was given a yellow placard for improperly storing milk and accumulation on a food contact surface.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 7 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for café
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The daylong celebration offers a smorgasbord of special events, including the new Gritty City Crawl, music, cabaret, giveaways and discounts.—
Mike D'Onofrio,
Axios,
13 Feb. 2025
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Lips, the beloved Fort Lauderdale drag and cabaret bar, needed a lot more than just filler.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
28 Jan. 2025
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The historic Stonewall Inn on Christopher Street is a monument to the gay rights movement, which was galvanized by a 1969 rebellion there, sparked by a police raid of the tavern, largely led by trans people.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Miles Teller and Zac Efron were seen hanging out in the back of the tavern, socializing and taking photos with Barkley amid his circle.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Prior to that, the space was occupied by Komatsu, a ramen restaurant.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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The auction, which features contents from 24 locations, has seen bid prices ranging from $500 to over $6,000 per restaurant.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shakira storms off Miami nightclub stage after appearing to scold clubgoer for filming up her dress The title of the tour is taken from the singer's 12th studio album, released last year and the first since 2017's El Dorado.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Relaxing with other The White Lotus cast members in the upper rafters of Phuket’s Bangla Muay Thai Stadium, the 35-year-old former nightclub bouncer, soldier, and talent show contestant can hardly believe his luck.—
Charlie Campbell / Phuket,
TIME,
15 Feb. 2025
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The saloon would remain in production for a decade, during which time the automaker sold over 7,000 examples of the vehicle.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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This country was born in a bar—the revolutionaries met in taverns, westward expansion had a lot to do with saloons, the Civil Rights Movement—meetings happened in churches but also in bars, Stonewall was a bar.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Some diners order a barbacoa plate and assemble their own meal, while others prefer to have the tender meat packed into tacos by El Milagrito’s seasoned cooks.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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Herb, according to a news release, presented the sandwich as a to-go of the diner classic Eggs Benedict to Ray Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald's into what folks know it as today.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The club saw him often during American League Central games against the Tigers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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The club is working hard to convince the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner to return in 2026 to be a focal point of the team’s first season in the new Miami Freedom Park.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2025
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Mero Beach is close to Roseau, Dominica’s capital, and offers convenient access to many nearby pubs and restaurants.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
AFAR Media,
11 Feb. 2025
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Full Court will continue operating its popular Royal Mile pub and is planning a new business in the old Fong's location.—
Linh Ta,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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