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 coffeehouse abuts The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, a free botanical garden with plenty of additional flora to ogle. Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 22 July 2025 The unveil represents an important step in the Back to Starbucks strategy—a focused return to coffeehouses as community hubs where connection, craft, and comfort come together. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 The chain is trying to turn around five quarters of slowing sales by bringing back traditional coffeehouse vibes and smiley faces on cups.—AR Introducing the 2025 Fortune 500, the definitive ranking of the biggest companies in America. Jim Edwards, Fortune, 2 July 2025 Luckin’s menu is filled with usual coffeehouse staples, including cold brews, hot coffee and matcha options. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for coffeehouse

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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 7 Aug. 2025.

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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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