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
"A few of us yesterday when we rode our bikes to a coffee shop, played cards," Rogers said.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
At Yia Caffe, a coffee shop a few blocks from the warehouse, manager Leo Miguel said the smoke has been affecting both customers and employees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2026
For Tran Trung Van, who manages a three-storey coffee shop, that means packing more patrons around inside tables and turning away those who want to smoke.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The three of us walk along the river in silence until we find a coffee shop.
From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez
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