coffeehouse
noun
cof·fee·house
ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s 
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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Early American coffeehouses would commonly have city business directories, libraries of newspapers and currency exchange information.
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The merchandise includes colorful drinkware and accessories and will be available in coffeehouses beginning July 7, according to Starbucks.
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Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The frothy creation, which first launched in 2015 and was discontinued six years ago, will be back on coffeehouse menus for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 1, with early access for Starbucks Rewards members on June 30.
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Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Vienna remains anchored by coffeehouses and concert halls; guided walks often conclude at grand cafés, with time to linger.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
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James Doubek,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The merchandise includes colorful drinkware and accessories and will be available in coffeehouses beginning July 7, according to Starbucks.
—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The frothy creation, which first launched in 2015 and was discontinued six years ago, will be back on coffeehouse menus for a limited time starting Wednesday, July 1, with early access for Starbucks Rewards members on June 30.
—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
29 June 2026
Vienna remains anchored by coffeehouses and concert halls; guided walks often conclude at grand cafés, with time to linger.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for coffeehouse
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“Coffeehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffeehouse. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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coffeehouse
noun
cof·fee·house
ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s
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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