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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Vacant for decades, the mansion is now home to an elegant inn and restaurant.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Historic estates and centuries-old inns sit alongside independent shops, galleries, and restaurants that draw heavily from Vermont’s farms and producers.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of inn
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
  • 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

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