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Definition of coffeehouse

coffeehouse

/ˈkɔːfiˌhaʊs/
cof · fee · house
Plural:coffeehouses
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coffeehouse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An establishment that primarily serves coffee, tea, and light refreshments, traditionally functioning as an informal social gathering place for conversation, reading, or live acoustic entertainment.

Example

"During the eighteenth century, the local coffeehouse served as a lively forum where writers and merchants debated the news of the day."

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• Nearby Words

cofavorite
coffee
coffeecake
coffeehouse
coffeemaker
coffeepot
coffeeroom

Word Origin & Etymology

Attested in English since the mid-17th century, formed as a compound of 'coffee' (from Turkish 'kahve' and Arabic 'qahwa') and 'house'. In 17th- and 18th-century Europe and the Middle East, coffeehouses emerged as major centers of intellectual, political, and commercial discourse.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Coffeehouse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/coffeehouse
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