coffee bar

noun

: an establishment or counter where coffee and usually light refreshments are served

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Lately, however, influencers have begun placing turntables on kitchen and bathroom counters to store items such as coffee bar supplies, skincare products, or as a general catch-all. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026 Since a steamy cup of hot cocoa by your in-room fireplace is an absolute must, coffee bar stations are stocked with an assortment of artisan mixes by Sorrento, along with herbal teas and coffee. Jennie Nunn, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026 The café serves breakfast and lunch all day and features a full-service coffee bar. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026 Hardware stores, coffee bars, budget clothing boutiques, small grocery stores, and stationery shops line the sidewalks. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coffee bar

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of coffee bar was in 1886

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“Coffee bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20bar. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.

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