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 losing both of her parents in consecutive years, Meg Garcia-Jahrman found solace in romance novels and coffee shops. Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 7 June 2026 The smaller setups would be fantastic for take-away coffee shops, pop-up retail stores, or jewel-sized offices, while the larger options—which can be combined with other modular containers to create a truly expansive space—offer enough room to create your dream space. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026 After a day of exploring, the hotel’s onsite coffee shop, bar and restaurant will have just what guests need to rest, relax and recharge. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 Krause is the original owner of The Filling Station, though the coffee shop is now part of the Messenger Coffee family of brands. Jenna Thompson june 6, Kansas City Star, 6 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 9 Jun. 2026.

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