coffeehouse
|cof/fee/house|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈkɔː.fi.haʊs/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒf.i.haʊs/
social gathering place
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coffeehouse' originates from the combination of 'coffee' and 'house', where 'coffee' refers to the beverage and 'house' refers to a place or establishment.
Historical Evolution
'coffeehouse' was first used in the 17th century to describe establishments where coffee was served and consumed.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant a place where coffee was served, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 08:54