coffee shop
Americannoun
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coffee shops
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of coffee shop
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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Example Sentences
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“What coffee shop do you know is open that long anymore?” she asked.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
They were later joined by local coffee shop owner Arshad, 36, and his friend Badshah, 25.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
About 5,000 U.S. military personnel can stay on the carrier, which has a dental clinic, a chapel and a coffee shop that serves Starbucks drinks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
This was most evident when I attended a watch party his campaign organized for the World Cup at a Yemeni coffee shop.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
“No, my mom’s gonna get me from a coffee shop up the street.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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