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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And Missouri is suing Starbucks, claiming the coffeehouse chain’s DEI policies are increasing wait times for orders. Detris Honora Adelabu, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2025 Starbucks was often described as the Italian coffeehouse experience, brought to America. Tendayi Viki, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 The infusion of money helped Trinity continue to host ministry services, such as an afterschool children’s literacy program and a Friday night coffeehouse/concert venue. Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025 Niccol’s coffeehouse description sounds a lot like the coffee scene of his college years. Kevin Williams, Quartz, 25 Mar. 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 29 May. 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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