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also cafes
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as in cabarets
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 taverns
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 restaurants
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 cafés
Many cafes and restaurants remain open late into the night and offer late-night dining options and services.
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Dana Khraiche, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
After your outdoor excursion, enjoy a relaxed coffee and casual brunch at one of the many casual breakfast spots and cafes nearby before heading to the airport, taking in one final view of the desert skyline.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
This past year, the region has seen a blossoming of cafes operating under a number of umbrellas.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
On social media, creators have been adding cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to numerous dishes, while cafes have started offering protein lattes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
On the surface, at least, the glitzy Russian capital, with its shops and cafes and traffic jams, is well-insulated against the horrors of the frontlines, save the occasional interception of Ukrainian drones, about which few Muscovites, frankly, spare a passing thought.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
While many mall food courts are closed in the day during Ramadan, some restaurants and cafes are choosing to open and serve food, or offer takeaway service for visitors or those ordering through food delivery apps.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Dana Khraiche, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
After your outdoor excursion, enjoy a relaxed coffee and casual brunch at one of the many casual breakfast spots and cafes nearby before heading to the airport, taking in one final view of the desert skyline.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026
This past year, the region has seen a blossoming of cafes operating under a number of umbrellas.
—Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Closer to the lobby is the quaint Minsheng district, a leafy and walkable grid of low-slung streets filled with mom-and-pop shops, neighborhood shrines, and increasingly, indie cafes and design studios.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
On social media, creators have been adding cottage cheese and Greek yogurt to numerous dishes, while cafes have started offering protein lattes.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 22 Feb. 2026
On the surface, at least, the glitzy Russian capital, with its shops and cafes and traffic jams, is well-insulated against the horrors of the frontlines, save the occasional interception of Ukrainian drones, about which few Muscovites, frankly, spare a passing thought.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
While many mall food courts are closed in the day during Ramadan, some restaurants and cafes are choosing to open and serve food, or offer takeaway service for visitors or those ordering through food delivery apps.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The historic heart of Savannah is best experienced by strolling, drifting between the squares with stately old homes, cafes, shops and churches.
—Adam Kuehl, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cafés
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The newest chapter is Velvet Night 76—my personal obsession—inspired by Parisian cabarets.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As revolutionary unrest intensified and the Pahlavi regime imposed martial law and closed cabarets and theaters in an attempt to appease conservatives, her sources of income vanished.—
Richard Nedjat-Haiem,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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The wave of customers who visit the concession stands during intermissions makes speed of service more important for venues than for most stores, restaurants or taverns.—
David Bruce,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Originating in the 18th century as working men’s taverns, when Lyon was the silk-weaving capital of Europe, bouchons were transformed 100 years ago by Les Mères Lyonnaises, a generation of women cooks trained in the kitchens of grand local mansions.—
John Brunton,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The winter is usually Dubai’s peak tourist season with the city’s beaches, malls and hotel restaurants usually packed with tourists and wealthy locals.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps most importantly, the proliferation of gaming terminals in bars and restaurants will create a real strain on safety in our neighborhoods.—
Julie Darling,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The complex was formerly part of the Downtown Plaza mall, once home to a Macy’s and other businesses, including nightclubs and shops, The Sacramento Bee reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Allegations against the Alexander brothers The brothers are accused of meeting victims at nightclubs, parties and on dating apps, and recruited others for trips to ritzy locales, paying for flights and lodging at high-end hotels or luxe vacation rentals before drugging and raping them.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Fishers native never passed up a chance to perform, singing at school functions and in local pubs and restaurants throughout her childhood.—
Heather Bushman,
IndyStar,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In mid-January, Pavyllon launched a weekend five-course breakfast tasting menu (according to the hotel, London’s first) that allows diners to taste many of the restaurant's signature dishes.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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Creative diners can also make up their own bowls.—
Connie Ogle
March 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The European social set descends on this Cape Town party spot every summer for its white sand and chilly blue water, as well as the trendy clubs and hotels that lie in the shadow of the Twelve Apostles mountain range.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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My ultimate dream is to see Paralympic sport clubs in cities and states across this country—where every child with a physical difference has equal access to sport, equipment, and coaching, just like our Olympic counterparts who just delivered a record-breaking Winter Games with 12 gold medals.—
Oksana Masters,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Soon after, the area became a hub with saloons, butchers, bakeries and department stores.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Caviar used to be given away in 19th century saloons to encourage drinking.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cafés.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9s. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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