What does "come to mean" mean?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Come to mean" means to have achieved a particular status or to be recognized for something. The narrator of this video is claiming that Starbucks is recognized for its coffee beverages due to its popularity around the world; that the brand of Starbucks is recognized and known by millions of people and is the coffee shop of choice for most individuals. Here are some examples: Ex: Amazon in the United States has come to mean easier access to thousands of different products. Ex: Windows computers has come to mean gaming for many individuals.