teahouse

noun

tea·​house ˈtē-ˌhau̇s How to pronounce teahouse (audio)
Synonyms of teahousenext
: a public house or restaurant where tea and light refreshments are sold

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Breakfast is served in the guest-only Sakura Lounge, a tranquil white-oak space inspired by a traditional Japanese teahouse. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The neighborhood's old cinemas and teahouses still stand where Cairo's elites and British officers once sat. Aya Batrawy, NPR, 8 Apr. 2026 Mandaracha Kyoto is synonymous with tea, making a teahouse visit essential to any itinerary. Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026 Peek at the first-floor displays to learn about the teahouse but be warned that the upstairs tea room has a minimum spend of 388 renminbi. Erin Vivid Riley, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for teahouse

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of teahouse was in 1689

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“Teahouse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teahouse. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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