teahouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • A cafe or restaurant that serves tea, usually with light food.
  • (euphemism) a public lavatory, particularly (dated) as a meeting place for gay men.

Etymology

Compound from English tea + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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