coffee shop

noun

: a small restaurant

Examples of coffee shop in a Sentence

We bought a muffin at the hotel's coffee shop.
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According ro Ross, Bryan hopes to expand and convert the West Bailey Street property to a larger complex including a bar, concert space and coffee shop. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025 By filming Mullin speaking to his performance coach about his axing in a coffee shop as Palmer chats to his father, Andy, on the telephone, the producers got far more than would surely have been the case with a more formal interview to camera. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025 The global matcha rush has led to shortages, bullying, and very, very long lines at coffee shops – and demand shows no signs of slowing down Kimi Jayasiri planned her honeymoon in Japan around her favorite ingredient: matcha. HubSpot, 20 June 2025 Catch glimpses of water buffalo and make pitstops at hidden coffee shops with a view, all while pedaling beside one of the most culturally significant industries in the country. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for coffee shop

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Jul. 2025.

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