tearoom
Americannoun
noun
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another name for teashop
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a room in a school or university where hot drinks are served
Etymology
Origin of tearoom
Example Sentences
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He was relieved that the Little Tokyo tearoom was his last stop.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025
His father was a police officer and his mother worked in a tearoom.
From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024
In the north, visitors to Bangor Garth Pier are drawn to its art gallery, craft shops and tearoom.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024
Here is another story: The second tarot reading I ever received also took place in a tearoom.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2024
I grab a pot of Belle-rose tea from the tearoom and bring her a cup.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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