tearoom

noun

tea·​room ˈtē-ˌrüm How to pronounce tearoom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a small restaurant or café that typically serves a variety of teas as well as coffee and light meals

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Amenities included a pool, tennis court, and a tearoom on a terrace; the typical unit was a duplex with views on four sides. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2024 Throughout the resort dining choices abound, with more than 18 lounges and eateries, from casual cafés and tony tearooms to colorful trattorias, classic steakhouses, and epicurean gems with award-winning-cuisine. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2024 The train's onboard library and tearoom display a selection of books by French publisher Gallimard. Katharine Sohn, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2024 Rose Bakery tearoom, with its garden setting, adds to the romance. 07 of 20 Palais de Tokyo Born in 2002 and considered Europe's largest contemporary art center since its transformation in 2012, the Palais de Tokyo defines cutting-edge. Kasia Dietz, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tearoom 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1702, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tearoom was circa 1702

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“Tearoom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tearoom. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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tearoom

noun
tea·​room ˈtē-ˌrüm How to pronounce tearoom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a restaurant serving light meals

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