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teahouse

Noun

Definitions

1. teahouse
2. (Edo period) rest stop
3. (geisha) teahouse
4. tea house (that sells tea)

This refers to a traditional Japanese teahouse, a small establishment where tea and light refreshments were historically served. Such places were common along roadsides and near temples or shrines, and some still exist as tourist attractions today.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If you're in that much of a rush, there's no time to stop at a teahouse, is there?

Sentence 2

Every time I stop at a teahouse, my whole schedule falls apart.

Sentence 3

A teahouse I stumbled upon on my journey felt strangely familiar.

Sentence 4

According to breaking news, a long-established teahouse has reopened after renovations.

Sentence 5

"Let's stop at a teahouse and take a break before we go," my brother said.