Definitions

coffee

[kaw-fee, kof-ee] / ˈkɔ fi, ˈkɒf i /

NOUN

hot beverage made from beans of a tree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

caffeine cappuccino espresso

STRONG

brew decaf decoction demitasse ink java mocha mud perk

WEAK

battery acid café café au lait café noir forty weight hot stuff jamocha joe varnish remover

Example Sentences

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We met at Thank You Coffee in Chinatown and sat outside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Centurium Capital recently acquired the U.S. specialty chain Blue Bottle Coffee, which has over 100 locations.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Fire Department Coffee sales increased sharply last year after the company reduced the price of its bestselling ground coffee to $9.86 from around $11.96, said CEO Luke Schneider.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Rival chains such as Cotti Coffee pushed prices even lower, sometimes selling drinks for under nine yuan.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

He had brought an envelope full of Victory Coffee and some saccharine tablets.

From "1984" by George Orwell

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