caffeinate

[kaf-uh-neyt]

verb

Informal.

1. to supply (oneself or another person) with caffeine, usually in coffee or tea.

   You can caffeinate with authentic masala chai, or cool off your palate with an undeniably tasty mango lassi.

   As a reward for running and stretching, we caffeinate ourselves at one of the multitude of downtown coffee shops.

Word History and Origins

Origin of caffeinate¹

First recorded in 1985–90; caffein(e) ( def. ) + -ate ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

He considers the quality of the caffeinated beverages to be "pretty good".

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Participants were randomly assigned to either drink at least one cup of caffeinated coffee or an espresso shot each day, or to completely avoid coffee and other caffeinated beverages for six months.

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Try sprinkling a few coffee crystals on top of scooped ice cream for an easy yet elevated caffeinated sweet treat.

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This competition reflects both the category’s growth and the realization across the restaurant industry that caffeinated beverages are simply too profitable to ignore.

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Warmed by sundry houseplants and a caffeinated cloud, I was handed a plate full of intent.

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