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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Public Wi-Fi networks, such as the ones available at coffee shops, airports, hotels and other public places, can pose security risks that make your account vulnerable to hackers. Rick Unser, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 After finishing her round, Correia left the course to finish some schoolwork at a nearby coffee shop. Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 27 May 2025 They’re ranked among the world’s best A CT coffee shop is suddenly looking for new home. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 27 May 2025 During my visit, Leal and I drove in his vintage Jeep to 1900 Barker, a coffee shop on Lawrence’s main drag. Hannah Goldfield, New Yorker, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coffee shop

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 8 Jun. 2025.

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