coffee shop
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of coffee shop
An Americanism dating back to 1830–40
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But Mr. Franklyn-Miller has such a recessive air that he seems like he’d have difficulty commanding the average coffee shop.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
He does get a nice line about meeting someone named Mike McCready, the Pearl Jam guitarist, in a coffee shop and maybe getting together to play, and a chance to lead partygoers in Oasis’ “Wonderwall.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
At Yia Caffe, a coffee shop a few blocks from the warehouse fire, manager Leo Miguel said the smoke has been affecting both customers and employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
It turned out that mass-producing instant coffee gave the company little insight into how to run an artisanal coffee shop.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Gossip in the coffee shop, especially from British officers, gave Townsend many bits of information.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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