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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After use, enjoy the aroma of your favorite coffee shop without ever leaving your home. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025 Around half of Americans regularly spent time in a public space in their community in 2025, such as a coffee shop, bar, restaurant or park. Peter Smith, Fortune, 18 Dec. 2025 Notable examples include the annual (and global) Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride fundraiser and the thriving Bike Shed—combining a club, restaurant, and coffee shop—which has bases in London’s trendy Shoreditch and the even trendier Industrial Street in Los Angeles. Simon De Burton, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2025 The 21,000-square-foot space includes a taproom, beer garden, Airstream food truck, and café coffee shop, according to Sycamore’s website. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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