ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Cafe

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌkæˈfeɪ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Cafe is a noun meaning (South Africa) A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items.

Meaning

(South Africa) A convenience store, originally one that sold coffee and similar basic items.

More Meanings

  1. Alternative form of café.

Example Sentences

Many customers who head straight to the bar at cafes, where espressos are cheaper than table service, are blue-collar workers, he said, in search of a quick, inexpensive caffeine hit.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cafe

Depending on context, synonyms include coffeehouse.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include coffeehouse, estaminet, bistro, eatery, restaurant, cafeteria.

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