coffeehouse
UK: ˈkɒfiˌhaʊs | US: ˈkɔːfiˌhaʊs
n. a café or establishment where coffee and other beverages are served, often with light meals or snacks
n. a social gathering place centered around coffee consumption (historical context)
The word "coffeehouse" is a straightforward compound of "coffee" (derived from Arabic qahwa, via Turkish kahve) and "house" (Old English hūs). It emerged in 17th-century England to describe establishments modeled after Middle Eastern coffee-serving venues, which became hubs for social and intellectual exchange. The morphemes retain their original meanings, combining to denote a physical space dedicated to coffee service.
The 18th-century London coffeehouse was a birthplace of Enlightenment ideas.
She works remotely from a quiet coffeehouse downtown.
Historic coffeehouses often functioned as informal news centers.
The aroma of freshly ground beans fills the coffeehouse every morning.
Modern coffeehouses frequently double as coworking spaces.