coffeehouse
noun
cof·fee·house
ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s 
ˈkä-
: an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers
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While coffeehouses were the domain of men, at home tea parties prompted men and women to converse as equals.
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Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
These new targets are part of Starbucks’ attempt at a Big Fix, which looks to restore the brand’s position as a premium coffeehouse.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.
—Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Pressley says, adding that the concept aligns with coffeehouses' role as community hubs.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
These new targets are part of Starbucks’ attempt at a Big Fix, which looks to restore the brand’s position as a premium coffeehouse.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 28 Mar. 2025
Yemeni coffeehouses put an emphasis on the aesthetics of the space.
—Hira Qureshi, Bon Appétit, 18 Mar. 2025
Pressley says, adding that the concept aligns with coffeehouses' role as community hubs.
—Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Coffeehouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffeehouse. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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coffeehouse
noun
cof·fee·house
ˈkȯ-fē-ˌhau̇s
ˈkäf-ē-
: a business that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that often serves as an informal club for its regular customers
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