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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 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
  • 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
  • Scooter's Coffee was founded in 1998 when Don and Linda Eckles opened their first drive-thru coffeehouse in Bellevue, Nebraska, according to the company's website.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of coffeehouse
Noun
  • Patterns tell a story, such as a customer who orders from the same coffee shop every morning, books travel every March and recently started making payments to a competitor.
    — Jess Turner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Your day-to-day world — the office, gym or local coffee shop — becomes unexpectedly charged with intensity.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of coffee shop
Noun
  • Farther afield, there are cozy inns like The Old Inn on the Green in New Marlborough and 33 Main in nearby Lenox.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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
  • The old tavern sign, which used to feature a portrait of King George III, now sports the image of another George—George Washington.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
  • That same desire for warmth and color is fueling a vintage tavern lighting trend.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of tavern
Noun
  • The Washington Post called Antonio’s the best New York pizzeria in Colorado.
    — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The pizzeria is joining the Pacific Commons Shopping Center, and will be operated by franchisee Pritika Rajasanshi, who also runs the Slice House in Mountain View.
    — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of pizzeria

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