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- [kaw-fee-hous, kof-ee-]
- /ˈkɔ fiˌhaʊs, ˈkɒf i-/
- /ˈkɔ·fiˌhɑʊs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kaw-fee-hous, kof-ee-]
- /ˈkɔ fiˌhaʊs, ˈkɒf i-/
Definitions of coffeehouse word
- noun coffeehouse an establishment that sells coffee and usually other refreshments and that commonly serves as an informal club for its regular customers 3
- noun coffeehouse a place where coffee and other refreshments are served and people gather for conversation, entertainment, etc. 3
- noun plural coffeehouse a public place that specializes in serving coffee and other refreshments and that sometimes provides informal entertainment. 1
- noun plural coffeehouse (in 17th- and 18th-century England) a similar establishment where groups met for a particular purpose, as for informal discussions or card playing. 1
- verb without object coffeehouse Informal. to engage in aimless talk or chitchat. 1
- verb without object coffeehouse Cards. to make remarks and gestures during play with the purpose of misleading opponents as to the cards one holds. 1
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Origin of coffeehouse
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15; coffee + house
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Parts of speech for Coffeehouse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coffeehouse popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coffeehouse
noun coffeehouse
- cafe — A café is a place where you can buy drinks, simple meals, and snacks, but, in Britain, not usually alcoholic drinks.
- coffee bar — A coffee bar is a small café where non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are sold.
- tea shop — a tearoom.
- tearoom — a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.
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