coffee

American  

[kaw-fee, kof-ee] / ˈkɔ fi, ˈkɒf i /

noun

1. a beverage consisting of a decoction or infusion of the roasted ground or crushed seeds coffeebeans of the two-seeded fruit coffeeberry of certain coffee trees.

2. the seeds or fruit themselves.

3. any tropical tree or shrub of the genus Coffea, of the madder family, especially C. arabica and C. canephora, cultivated commercially.

4. a cup of coffee.

   We ordered four coffees and three doughnuts.

5. a social gathering at which coffee and other refreshments are served.

6. medium to dark brown.

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adjective

1. coffee-colored.

coffee British  

/ ˈkɒfɪ /

noun

1. 1. a drink consisting of an infusion of the roasted and ground or crushed seeds of the coffee tree

   2. ( as modifier )

      coffee grounds

2. Also called: coffee beans.  the beanlike seeds of the coffee tree, used to make this beverage

3. short for coffee tree

4. 1. a medium to dark brown colour

   2. ( as adjective )

      a coffee carpet

5. See wake 1

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Etymology

Origin of coffee

1590–1600; < Italian caff è < Turkish kahve < Arabic qahwah

Example Sentences

"If anyone wants to meet up for a pint, coffee or general bit of craic, please reach out and we can try and make it work," he added.

From BBC

Now I just run on coffee all day.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Otherwise, there’s a library, a coffee shop, a dance studio. Um...We have three thrift and antique shops. And there’s the national park.”

From Literature

But he just nodded to Mom and took another sip of coffee as he sat down behind the monitor.

From Literature

But by November, the White House had eased tariffs on key Brazilian exports, such as beef and coffee, and it lifted sanctions against De Moraes in December and began signaling appreciation for Lula.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• caffeine
• cappuccino
• espresso