tea·room

[tee-room, -room]
noun
a room or shop where tea and other refreshments are served to customers.

Origin:
1770–80; tea + room

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tearoom (ˈtiːˌruːm, -ˌrʊm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  another name for teashop
2.  (NZ) a room in a school or university where hot drinks are served

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