tearoom

noun

tea·​room ˈtē-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a small restaurant or café that typically serves a variety of teas as well as coffee and light meals

Examples of tearoom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 1871 store has all sorts of teas, mugs, and totes, and the cinnamon rolls in its tearoom are worth the trip alone. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

According to Locals From decades-old tearooms and bustling street-side stalls to quaint cafés. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

The tearoom has grown by word of mouth, with guests booking ahead for lunch and tea service. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026

Her aunt paid her tuition, and Medearis offset her expenses by typing menus for a neighborhood tearoom. — Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1702, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tearoom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume

Kids Definition

tearoom

noun

tea·​room ˈtē-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a restaurant serving light meals