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teahouse

[ tee-hous ]
/ ˈtiˌhaʊs /

noun, plural tea·hous·es [tee-hou-ziz]. /ˈtiˌhaʊ zɪz/.

a restaurant or other establishment, especially in the Far East, where tea and refreshments are served.

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Origin of teahouse

First recorded in 1680–90; tea + house

Words nearby teahouse

teacupful, tea dance, tea family, tea garden, tea gown, teahouse, teak, teakettle, teakwood, teal, tea lady
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British Dictionary definitions for teahouse

teahouse
/ (ˈtiːˌhaʊs) /

noun

a restaurant, esp in Japan or China, where tea and light refreshments are served
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