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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Bankers may not go out of their way to save $1 on a cup of coffee, but they might get intrigued if they see the brands gaining acceptance in the U.S.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

He used SNP finances to buy a number of high-end coffee machines and luxury coffee beans.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

How do you like your breakfast or coffee?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Come Sunday, Raman, wearing jeans and a chartreuse cardigan, was greeting bike riders at a Sawtelle coffee shop and speaking to a phone bank group at UCLA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Aunt Tess, can you bring the coffee canister or not? I need to get to the station and I swear I have no ungodly idea what you’re talking about. Who is Louisa Safechuck?”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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