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

The neighborhood has evolved from its 1960s bohemian roots (musicians Neil Young and Joni Mitchell used to play the local coffeehouses here) into one of Toronto’s most posh pockets without entirely losing its artsy edge. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026

Think opera, art museums and coffeehouse culture — a true culturally rich destination. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026

Austria Think opera, art museums and coffeehouse culture. —Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026

Think opera, art museums and coffeehouse culture — a deeply rich solo experience for anyone drawn to that pace. —Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 20 Apr. 2026

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