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estaminet

noun

Definition of estaminetnext
as in tearoom

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for estaminet
  1. tearoom
  2. coffeehouse
  3. teahouse
  4. tavern
  5. coffee shop
  6. inn
  7. pizzeria
  8. barroom
Noun
  • 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
  • The tearoom has grown by word of mouth, with guests booking ahead for lunch and tea service.
    — Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Definition of tearoom
Noun
  • Eventbrite also links the trend to coffeehouse DJ sets and morning dance events, a signal that programmable, alcohol-free formats are expanding across the day.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The turnaround plan has largely been successful in shortening wait times, simplifying the menus, reversing the sales slump, and focusing on the brand's return to a coffeehouse community hub.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of coffeehouse
Noun
  • Together the two, along with Mortimer-Wallace’s carpenter husband, built the largely outdoor teahouse and deli in the lush landscape of The Land.
    — Margaret Littman, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • The backyard has bluestone terraces, three waterfalls, a koi pond, and a bridge to the Japanese teahouse/gazebo.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
Definition of teahouse
Noun
  • The restaurant carries the fantasy theme into its food and atmosphere, designed to feel like a tavern straight out of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Downstairs, there’s a cozy tavern and riverside restaurant overlooking Rondout Creek.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • Between your wallet and the coffee shop sit a custodian holding your balance, a program manager running the card, a sponsor bank whose BIN it is issued under, a processor authorizing the swipe and the network that clears it.
    — Shawn Yu, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Its Trocadéro location combines two workout studios with contrast therapy and a specialty coffee shop.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of coffee shop
Noun
  • Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The historic house dates to 1923 and has a storied history that includes time as four different inns.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of inn
Noun
  • Nipping down to the pizzeria ‘sotto casa’ (on the doorstep) is a bit like popping into your local pub for a pint, a cheap and cheerful night out with friends and neighbours and a chance to catch up on the local gossip.
    — Nicky Swallow, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The pizzeria also stands out by having minis, pizzas baked in half-width pans.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of pizzeria
Noun
  • Then, the scene went dark as a Wanted poster of Shaboozey was slapped down on the barroom’s table.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The barroom gives way to the Boom Boom room (for bands), which leads to the patio, all designed for mobs of undergrads who want cheap drinks and a place to hang.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of barroom
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“Estaminet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estaminet. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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