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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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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
Drinks are built around eight flavor profiles — choose a mocktail, cocktail or cafe beverage for each one.
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Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
In the morning, the bar transforms into a cafe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The museum is designed to give visitors unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Navy’s maritime special operations force and will include seven Smithsonian-caliber galleries, educational spaces for kids, a cafe, a retail store and an event space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This week in Atlanta, work remotely during a DJ set at a cafe, experiment with caviar and street food or get tickets to a supper club combining Korean and Indian flavors.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Passengers can check up to two bags free of charge, stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi, and visit the cafe for meals, snacks, and drinks throughout their journey.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
In the morning, the bar transforms into a cafe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The museum is designed to give visitors unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Navy’s maritime special operations force and will include seven Smithsonian-caliber galleries, educational spaces for kids, a cafe, a retail store and an event space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This week in Atlanta, work remotely during a DJ set at a cafe, experiment with caviar and street food or get tickets to a supper club combining Korean and Indian flavors.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Passengers can check up to two bags free of charge, stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi, and visit the cafe for meals, snacks, and drinks throughout their journey.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for café
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The family of the cabaret artist Fritz Grünbaum, who was murdered in the Holocaust, for example, was able to recover works by Viennese Expressionist artist Egon Schiele that were in Grünbaum’s vast personal collection in 2018 after decades of efforts.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Where 2025’s 1000 Variations on the Same Song played with funk undercurrents and The Count leaned toward slower R&B, Frog for Sale is an exercise in cabaret basics.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Others say that the two bits contributed were to help Poinsett himself keep the lights on (so to speak, of course, this would've been a couple hundred years pre-electricity) in his own tavern.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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As the vessel toured Baja California, Diana Sanders of Vacaville sampled tequila shots — 14 or 15 in total — from six ship taverns, tequileras and pubs, according to court documents.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Word got around and surfers came to the restaurant from all over San Diego County, gathered around the tables, ate burgers and swapped their tales.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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The event is produced by Nordstern Basel, a popular nightclub in the Swiss city, and with the cooperation of Art Basel and Fondation Beyeler.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Groff is familiar with the bit, which is modeled off of how Darin regularly did the same with concertgoers attending his nightclub acts.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nationwide, the other most desirable Airbnbs in their respective states include a western saloon in Idaho and a rural cabin in Kansas, The Kansas City Star reported.—
Simone Jasper
Updated April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The advertisement opened with a backside shot of a man clothed in Levi’s jeans, a western shirt and leather gloves, swaggering up to a pair of saloon doors.—
Jack Armstrong,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To better explain these dizzyingly complex processes, Charnoz compares the minerals raining out of a cooling disk to hungry diners at a dinner table.—
Javier Barbuzano,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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But these diners living in the capital region are among the fortunate ones, treated to an abundance of options right in their backyard.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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However, significant barriers to entry remain, with access to both club and international matches highly limited.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The club finished second in attendance last year, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite steep increases in ticket prices in recent years.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The family-friendly spot features a weekly selection of 20 beers, ciders, and seltzers, plus a menu of creative pub grub ranging from buffalo chicken eggrolls to brisket dumplings served with beer cheese.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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