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
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
Hannah Henderson, who runs a dog-friendly coffee shop in Southampton, says she was recently driving with her daughter when they passed a hotel that houses asylum seekers.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 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
Dad’s eating a bowl of the chili Mom brought home from the coffee shop.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
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