coffee shop

noun

: a small restaurant

Examples of coffee shop in a Sentence

We bought a muffin at the hotel's coffee shop.
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What is the etiquette for working with a laptop in a coffee shop? Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025 Meanwhile, neighbors and officials in FEMA jackets streamed in and out of a nearby Stumptown coffee shop, which was offering free cups of hot coffee through Friday. Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 Famous for the museum, coffee shops and buzzy rooftop bars, a trip to Casco Viejo is a must-do for anyone visiting the country’s capital. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025 Go deeper: 5 Charlotte coffee shops that give back to the community What's next: Castellanos hopes to franchise Caffeto and have multiple trucks around the city in the future. Laura Barrero, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coffee shop 

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coffee shop was in 1812

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“Coffee shop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coffee%20shop. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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