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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The two men, both described as having light builds and complexions, stormed into the coffee shop at 10:24 p.m. and approached a 25-year-old man working behind the counter. Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 1 Feb. 2025 What happens during Walt's coffee shop encounter with Lydia and Todd? Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025 There is also Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Gigi's Pizzeria, two traditional cruise dining rooms, and International Cafe, a 24-hour coffee shop and bakery that was buzzing with patrons bright and early every morning. Nina Ruggiero, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2025 Always popular stops like the Pink Elephant coffee shop at the back of the Prospect clothing store were more packed than in past years. Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 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 16 Feb. 2025.

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