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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"I've tried to like it. It's gross," says Liv Dyer, 31, who'd much rather have a coffee, English breakfast tea or green tea.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Any IPO would arrive as quick-service coffee gets more competitive.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

I woke up in the morning to a warm California sun and hot coffee, sipped on the balcony.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

In the loop outside the theater are food trucks, buffets, and more than half a dozen Vancouver-area coffee, tea, and matcha pop-ups serving unlimited boutique offerings.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

I brought him his cup of coffee, thick with sugar, and watched him look around in mock consternation.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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