café chantant

[ kaf-ey shahn-tahn, ka-fey, kuh-; French ka-fey shahn-tahn ]
/ ˈkæf eɪ ʃɑnˈtɑ̃, kæˈfeɪ, kə-; French ka feɪ ʃɑ̃ˈtɑ̃ /

noun, plural ca·fés chan·tants [kaf-ey shahn-tahnz, ka-fey, kuh-; French ka-fey shahn-tahn] /ˈkæf eɪ ʃɑnˈtɑ̃z, kæˈfeɪ, kə-; French ka feɪ ʃɑ̃ˈtɑ̃/.

an intimate cabaret offering sophisticated musical entertainment.

Origin of café chantant

1850–55; < French: literally, musical café, café where concerts are held