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

Examples of coffeehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Habermas also lavishes attention on coffeehouses, reading clubs, salons, and other in-between places where new ideas were taking shape. —Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

The cold beverage, inspired by Mexican-style horchata, originally debuted at the coffeehouse in 2025. —Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026

The city also boasts more than 100 museums, all perfect for exploring between experiencing traditional Viennese coffeehouse culture. —Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

Starbucks confirmed to Fox News Digital that its viral Unicorn Frappuccino Blended Beverage will be returning to its coffeehouses for one weekend later this summer at a date yet to be announced. —Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coffeehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse
• summerhouse

Kids Definition

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