Phrase guide

coffee bar

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An establishment that sells coffee (and possibly other non-alcoholic drinks), a cafe. Food may also be served.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A section of an establishment (a restaurant, shop or other business) where coffee is served.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cafe, coffeehouse, coffee shop

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: restaurant, eating house, eating place, eatery

Narrower terms: caff, cybercafe, espresso shop, estaminet, pull-in, pull-up

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kahvio — section of an establishment
  • Welsh: bar coffi — section of an establishment