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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It’s known for inexpensive, cashless takeout cafes that allow for quick coffee pickups.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

How do you like your breakfast or coffee?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Fernando Flores can spend eight hours a day pouring the same cup of coffee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

The researchers also took advantage of a familiar physical phenomenon known as the coffee ring effect.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Then she holds up her copy of Dad’s book and says she’ll be reading at a coffee shop, but she’ll come get us whenever we’re ready.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

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