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also cafe
1
as in cabaret
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
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as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
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3
as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
they met at a little café in Paris
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Recent Examples of café
On Saturday, cafe hours will be 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Ellerbe Fine Foods arrived in 2009 and Cat City Grill in 2010, along with several burger grills, pizzerias, brunch cafes, Asian and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
On a Friday or Saturday evening, wander through downtown New Bern and dine at one of its new outdoor street cafes, here through the summer.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Home to antique shops, cozy cafes, and a rich history, historic Lovingston is the perfect place to slow down and soak in some small-town charm.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
There was a second cafe (more salmon soup, pink-domed princess cakes) and glass jars of fresh flowers at every table.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
These are great for taking calls on the go or for working in cafes.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Four people sitting at tables in the upscale cafe, chatting over a playlist of early ‘00s hits from artists like Ashanti.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The guestrooms and suites pay homage to the vibrant spirit of the 1970s, when the Virgin brand was established and today’s buzzy Shoreditch, famous for its cafes, bars and the rise of the YBAs (young British artists) like Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Ellerbe Fine Foods arrived in 2009 and Cat City Grill in 2010, along with several burger grills, pizzerias, brunch cafes, Asian and Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurants.
—Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2025
On a Friday or Saturday evening, wander through downtown New Bern and dine at one of its new outdoor street cafes, here through the summer.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2025
Home to antique shops, cozy cafes, and a rich history, historic Lovingston is the perfect place to slow down and soak in some small-town charm.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2025
There was a second cafe (more salmon soup, pink-domed princess cakes) and glass jars of fresh flowers at every table.
—Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Jeremy McLennan, New York Times, 2 May 2025
These are great for taking calls on the go or for working in cafes.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Four people sitting at tables in the upscale cafe, chatting over a playlist of early ‘00s hits from artists like Ashanti.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The guestrooms and suites pay homage to the vibrant spirit of the 1970s, when the Virgin brand was established and today’s buzzy Shoreditch, famous for its cafes, bars and the rise of the YBAs (young British artists) like Damien Hirst, Sarah Lucas and Tracey Emin.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for café
Noun
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What resulted was a raucous reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln as a wannabe cabaret singer with ringlet curls and a penchant for drinking.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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Where other roles in the show — like the vivacious cabaret star Sally Bowles (played in this production by Tony nominee Eva Noblezada) — interact primarily with one another, the Emcee is most interested in speaking directly to the audience.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Elevated, or maybe lowered: lowered to the tavern, the dungeon, the brothel.—
Jason Farago,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The drunk driver managed a tavern and had served himself liberally while at work.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Though the Hamptons is certainly an upscale vacation destination, Glaser wants her restaurant’s mission to extend beyond the ritzy location.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Pamela Adlon returns as son Bobby, who now works in a fusion restaurant (a career inspired by weekends spent grilling with his dad).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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In 2017, after two American students said they were raped by police officers on their way home from a Florence nightclub, then-Mayor Dario Nardella chose to respond by chastising the student population.—
John Last,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 May 2025
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Federal agents captured 18 immigrants facing deportation during their April 27 raid on an unlicensed Colorado Springs nightclub, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Noun
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There, guests can enjoy a live DJ set, a styling saloon, themed photo activations, beauty and wellness touch-ups and a mechanical bull.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Roam prairie trails, shop for Western apparel, and fill up at the town’s saloon.—
Valerie Fraser Luesse,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There are signs of belt-tightening abound on Chinese city streets, where diners pack restaurants offering 40 cent breakfasts, and stores hold flash sales and wage price wars with competitors.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
9 May 2025
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In the final scene of the HBO drama, Tony (Gandolfini), Carmela (Edie Falco), Meadow (Jamie-Lynn Sigler) and A.J. (Robert Iler) all meet up for a meal at Holsten’s diner.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Everything the Whitecaps have achieved so far has been thoroughly deserved, and the MLS league office and all of its clubs – even the Cascadia rivals – should be rooting for Sorensen’s group in the June final.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Local organizations and clubs like Parent Teacher Associations led donation drives and initiatives, while the cooperation of municipal governments and networks was essential.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The Belle Vue Hotel on Manningham Lane had seen better days by 1985, but, on the day of the fire, this by now rather run-down pub became an impromptu gathering point for the players, coaching staff and their families.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Over the past month Sheeran has made headlines by playing surprise mini-concerts at other bars in Boston and Nashville, as well as hitting Nashville’s Santa’s Pub a few weeks ago with Noah Kahan for a short dual set and reconstructing the pop-up pub at Coachella.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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