/kæˈfeɪ/ /kɑːˈfeɪ/ /kɑːˈfeɪʊ/ (KA-fay / KAH-fay / KAH-fyo)

Definitions

1. noun

a small restaurant or coffee shop that serves light meals and beverages, typically in a pleasant setting

“Let’s grab a coffee at the café down the street.”

2. noun

a type of social gathering or party, especially one that is fashionable or exclusive

“The café was the place to be seen on that night.”

3. verb

to socialize or gather in a fashionable or exclusive way, especially in a café

“The celebrities were cafés at the trendy restaurant.”

4. verb

to make a fashionable or exclusive impression, especially in a café

“The new designer’s outfit caféed at the fashion show.”