coffeehouse

noun

cof·​fee·​house ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s 

ˈkä-

: an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers

Examples of coffeehouse in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Methodology To gather the data, our team visited six Fort Worth coffeehouses and tried a drink off of the fall menu at each one. —Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025

For hosts aiming to create an authentic coffeehouse vibe, presentation matters. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025

The company also has coffeehouses in Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Nevada. —Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 15 Oct. 2025

Disillusioned with his career as a journalist, Bernstein quickly recognized Nashville’s need for a proper coffeehouse. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for coffeehouse

• boardinghouse
• charterhouse
• clearinghouse
• customhouse
• firehouse
• meetinghouse
• motherhouse
• packinghouse
• pilothouse
• powerhouse
• slaughterhouse
• summerhouse

Kids Definition

coffeehouse

noun

cof·​fee·​house ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s 

ˈkäf-ē-

: a business that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that often serves as an informal club for its regular customers