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coffee shop
This term describes a commercial space centered around coffee culture. While it overlaps with "cafe," a coffee shop typically emphasizes the beverage and a casual, often utilitarian atmosphere suitable for working or quick meetings, whereas a cafe may place more emphasis on a diverse food menu and a European-style dining experience.
In modern urban contexts, the term often evokes the "third place" concept—a social environment separate from the home (first place) and the workplace (second place). It is used in both casual and professional registers to denote a meeting point.
Meanings
Examples
I need to find a quiet coffee shop with free wifi to finish this report.
The small coffee shop on the corner always smells like roasted beans.
Would you like to go to a coffee shop for our first date?
I wonder if there is a coffee shop open at this hour.
We spent the entire afternoon chatting in a cozy coffee shop in Paris.
The manager suggested a coffee shop for the informal interview.
A crowded coffee shop is the perfect place for people watching.