caffeine

[ka-feen, kaf-een, kaf-ee-in] / kæˈfin, ˈkæf in, ˈkæf i ɪn /

NOUN

coffee

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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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They said that caffeine could affect the results, and gel interferes with the electrodes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

Think about when you want to sleep and then have the last caffeine hit eight hours before to help you power through.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

But caffeine is a double-edged sword because the stimulant lingers in the body for a long time – a strong coffee at kick-off could be a disaster for sleep.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Nur House Cafe — If you’re in need of a caffeine break and something sweet, make time for Nur House Cafe.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

We all knew the effect caffeine had on Ms. Gruwell.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

caffeine

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