Starbucks
What is another word for Starbucks? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A large international chain of coffee shops.
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How to use Starbucks
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
grab a Starbucks
Starbucks coffee
Etymology
Named after Starbuck, the first mate in Herman Melville's novel Moby-Dick, itself inspired by the real-life Starbuck family, a prominent whaling family from Nantucket, Massachusetts.
Full origin of Starbucks →Frequently asked questions
What does “Starbucks” mean?
The word “Starbucks” means a large international chain of coffee shops. In plain terms, the well-known coffee shop chain.
How do you pronounce “Starbucks”?
“Starbucks” is pronounced STAH-buhks (/ˈstɑːɹˌbʌks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Starbucks” in a sentence?
Here is “Starbucks” used in a sentence: “They grabbed coffee at Starbucks before the meeting.”
What part of speech is “Starbucks”?
“Starbucks” is a name.
Is “Starbucks” a common word?
“Starbucks” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Starbucks used generically to mean any coffee shop?
Informally, some people use "Starbucks" loosely to refer to any large coffee chain, but strictly it names one specific international company. Using it generically is casual usage rather than its precise meaning.
What kind of business is Starbucks?
Starbucks is a large international chain of coffee shops, meaning it operates many branded locations across different countries rather than being a single independent café.
