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also cafe
1
as in cabaret
a bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts)
the café presents nationally known jazz performers in an intimate setting
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2
as in tavern
a place of business where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises
a speakeasy that became a fashionable café with the repeal of prohibition
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3
as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises
they met at a little café in Paris
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Recent Examples of café
Drinks are built around eight flavor profiles — choose a mocktail, cocktail or cafe beverage for each one.
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Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
In the morning, the bar transforms into a cafe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The museum is designed to give visitors unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Navy’s maritime special operations force and will include seven Smithsonian-caliber galleries, educational spaces for kids, a cafe, a retail store and an event space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This week in Atlanta, work remotely during a DJ set at a cafe, experiment with caviar and street food or get tickets to a supper club combining Korean and Indian flavors.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Passengers can check up to two bags free of charge, stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi, and visit the cafe for meals, snacks, and drinks throughout their journey.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
One is the more prominent location for the 1965 Alexander Calder mobile, now outside the new cafe and refurbished.
—David Allen, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
The small cafe that occupies part of the property is a charming place to grab a quick breakfast before starting your day or a cup of coffee to enjoy a slow afternoon.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
In the morning, the bar transforms into a cafe.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The museum is designed to give visitors unparalleled access to the inner workings of the Navy’s maritime special operations force and will include seven Smithsonian-caliber galleries, educational spaces for kids, a cafe, a retail store and an event space.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
This week in Atlanta, work remotely during a DJ set at a cafe, experiment with caviar and street food or get tickets to a supper club combining Korean and Indian flavors.
—Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Those who love fashion should prioritize heading to the famous shopping district of Cary Street, where shops like Bygones Vintage and the nearby Blue Bones Vintage are within walking distance of boutiques and cafes.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Passengers can check up to two bags free of charge, stay connected with onboard Wi-Fi, and visit the cafe for meals, snacks, and drinks throughout their journey.
—Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for café
Noun
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In the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, the alcoholic, frustrated cabaret singer/force of nature that is Mary Todd Lincoln deals with secret yearnings, as does her husband.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The family of the cabaret artist Fritz Grünbaum, who was murdered in the Holocaust, for example, was able to recover works by Viennese Expressionist artist Egon Schiele that were in Grünbaum’s vast personal collection in 2018 after decades of efforts.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Toast to history at Ye Olde Trail Tavern Restaurant, Ohio’s oldest tavern, built in 1827.—
Sarah Miller,
Midwest Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that despite the significance of the date of July 4, 1776, royalists and republicans had been arguing in print, pamphlets, taverns and on town greens long before 1776.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Word got around and surfers came to the restaurant from all over San Diego County, gathered around the tables, ate burgers and swapped their tales.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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This success is only possible because of the hardworking residents who keep the hospitality industry running, from hotel staff to restaurant workers, ride attendants, healthcare professionals and beyond.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four people were wounded early Sunday in a shooting at a troubled Queens nightclub with a history of violence and murder.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The pop icon, 67, previewed two new songs at the (not-so) surprise appearance at Club Confessions — a one-night party at the legendary Abbey nightclub in West Hollywood.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pirates and brothels and casinos once set up camp in Fernandina Beach, the island's harbor town, and even Prohibition didn't shut down the town saloon.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Other big moments from Friday night at Stagecoach included Sweeney flicking underwear into the crowd at a SYRN pop-up saloon and singing a duet with Bailey Zimmerman.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Taking Mom out to eat will cost more The Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute expects diners to spend about 4% more for a total Mother's Day restaurant meal bill of $67, up from $64 last year.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But this year, one of the best local favorite underground comedy shows is pulling up to the legendary diner for a traveling show that’s known for creating a space to see some of your favorite rising social media comedians IRL and give them an opportunity to perform for a live audience.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Open Cup presents a welcome shift in focus and a familiar tournament for the club; Orlando won the cup in 2022 and has reached this round in seven of its nine MLS-era campaigns.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The agreement included a unique clause, never before reported, that would have reduced the total payment if the NWSL’s 18th club did not command an expansion fee of at least $200 million, according to five people familiar with the agreement.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The family-friendly spot features a weekly selection of 20 beers, ciders, and seltzers, plus a menu of creative pub grub ranging from buffalo chicken eggrolls to brisket dumplings served with beer cheese.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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To cater to them both, the ship is equally split between sports pubs and jazz bars, burger and pizza joints and Greek and Italian restaurants, casinos and theatres, etc.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Café.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caf%C3%A9. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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