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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Pai Stopnik started training in the coffee shop at age 15 with Lee Gatlin, the longtime general manager for nearly 30 years, who is more like family than an employee. Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 21 June 2026 At Yia Caffe, a coffee shop a few blocks from the warehouse, manager Leo Miguel said the smoke has been affecting both customers and employees. Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026 Every coffee shop is filled with writers, actors and other creatives who are trying to figure out their next job, which is how Hale sees himself. Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026 From legacy grocers like Stamoolis to newer boutiques and coffee shops, these businesses are what give the Strip its flavor and help define Pittsburgh’s culture. Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 19 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 22 Jun. 2026.

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