teahouse

noun

Definition of teahousenext
as in tearoom

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Recent Examples of teahouse There’s also a guesthouse with a fireplace, a pool house and a teahouse. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 13 May 2026 Ken Zhang, the operator of a teahouse in Guangzhou, said his competitors saved a lot of money and time by pivoting to centralized production. — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 1 May 2026 Breakfast is served in the guest-only Sakura Lounge, a tranquil white-oak space inspired by a traditional Japanese teahouse. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 Kengo Kuma’s design preserves the essential elements of the ancient teahouse. — Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teahouse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for teahouse
  1. tearoom
  2. coffeehouse
  3. coffee shop
  4. inn
  5. tavern
  6. pizzeria
Noun
  • 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, Arkansas Online, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of tearoom
Noun
  • The doughnut and coffeehouse chain has a trio of new doughnuts inspired by Girl Scout Cookies, available now for a limited time, at participating shops nationwide.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 July 2026
  • The accommodations have a relaxed, coastal feel, and there are several on-site places to eat and drink, including a coffeehouse for easy mornings and Bourbon Steak.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
Definition of coffeehouse
Noun
  • These multifaceted concepts reflect a broader evolution of coffee shop culture, where coffee is only one part of the experience.
    — Christopher Hassiotis, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • During one of those pop-ups, a regular at the coffee shop was waiting on his order and was admiring the art.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of coffee shop
Noun
  • The hush of the trees, the shrine bells, the onsen waters of those ancient inns.
    — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Other small inns and B&Bs are scattered across the communities of 30A, but for long stays or big groups, a rental is the best option.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 10 July 2026
Definition of inn
Noun
  • Anecdotal evidence indicates the World Cup has been a boon for Arlington’s hospitality industry, with some restaurateurs and tavern owners saying revenue has exceeded their expectations.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • The restaurant is named after his great-grandmother’s Depression-era restaurant, once located not far from the tavern’s present location—and the food is a nod to that history.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • Rey, by contrast, had been sent to a town in Chihuahua, where a former Mexican employee of his, from the pizzeria in El Paso, picked him up and drove him to Sara’s sister’s house, in Juárez.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Also at a pizzeria, a fan shared a photo on X that appears to show Sabrina Carpenter at Emmett's on Grove in New York City.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of pizzeria

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