🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

caffè

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kaffè

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Coffeehouse/ˈkɔː.fiˌhaʊs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Ci incontriamo spesso al caffè del quartiere."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A place where coffee and other refreshments are served, often used as a social gathering spot.

    "After work, we often meet at the local coffeehouse to unwind and chat."
  2. 2

    A venue that hosts events such as poetry readings, live music, or art exhibitions.

    "The coffeehouse featured a local band performing every Friday night."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'coffeehouse' originates from the combination of 'coffee', derived from the Arabic 'qahwa', and 'house', from Old English 'hus'. Coffeehouses became popular in Europe during the 17th century as social hubs for conversation and intellectual exchange.

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