coffeehouse
Definition
Noun: A coffeehouse is a small, informal establishment that primarily sells coffee and other beverages, along with light snacks or pastries. It is a place where people can gather to drink coffee, socialize, read, or work.
Usage
A coffeehouse is a specific type of café focused on coffee. It is used to describe the physical location or business itself. - She spends every morning working on her novel at the local coffeehouse. - The city is famous for its historic coffeehouses where philosophers once met.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Cultural Hub: Historically and in some contexts, a coffeehouse can refer to a place central to social, intellectual, or artistic activity.
- In 18th-century London, coffeehouses were known as "penny universities" where ideas were exchanged.
Variants and Related Words
- Café (noun): A very similar establishment that may serve a wider variety of food and sometimes alcoholic beverages. While often used interchangeably, "café" can imply a broader menu.
- Coffee shop (noun): A near synonym for coffeehouse, though "coffee shop" is often more modern in connotation and may be part of a chain.
- Espresso bar (noun): A place specializing in espresso-based drinks, often with limited seating.
Synonyms
- Café
- Coffee shop
- Java joint (informal)
Related Phrases
- Coffeehouse culture: The social atmosphere and customs associated with spending time in coffeehouses.
- The city's coffeehouse culture encourages lingering with a book or laptop.
- Coffeehouse music: A genre of acoustic, folk-inspired music often associated with performances in such venues.
- He is a singer in the coffeehouse music scene.
Noun
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a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
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