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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But television didn’t feel like a long-term fit, and neither did his cup of coffee as an executive.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2026

I was more stressed than usual before my meditation session, because the researchers had instructed me to avoid coffee and hair gel—directions I found problematic for both my reporting focus and my curly hair.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

"A few of us yesterday when we rode our bikes to a coffee shop, played cards," Rogers said.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

And if you want to start next week off right, check out Your Morning Slate, a newsletter that goes great with coffee.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

She leaned forward to pour our coffee and lowered her voice.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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