coffee shop

noun

Synonyms of coffee shopnext
: a small restaurant

Examples of coffee shop in a Sentence

We bought a muffin at the hotel's coffee shop.
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Our investigation found that the only people using the kitchen now work for a meal prep company that makes salads and wraps for Dallas coffee shops. Kelsy Mittauer, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Beans from that region have a slightly different taste than typical American coffee, and baristas in Arabic coffee shops add different spices and flavors. Jenna Thompson june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 In experiential retail, coffee shops continue to serve, from Ralph’s Coffee to the newer Coach Coffee Shop. Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 At its best, SN&R offered a mix of longform features, cultural coverage and watchdog journalism that could be found in coffee shops, restaurants and other venues throughout the region. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coffee shop

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coffee shop was in 1812

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“Coffee shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20shop. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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