cybercafé
|cy/ber/ca/fé|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈsaɪbərˌkæfeɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˈsaɪbəˌkæfeɪ/
internet café
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cybercafé' originates from the combination of 'cyber,' relating to computers or the internet, and 'café,' a place where people can buy drinks and light meals.
Historical Evolution
'cybercafé' was coined in the 1990s as the internet became more accessible to the public, combining the concept of a traditional café with internet services.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any café offering internet access, but now it often implies a place with a focus on internet services.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a café that provides internet access to customers, usually for a fee.
I spent the afternoon working at a cybercafé.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 09:14