decaf
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of decaf
By shortening
Example Sentences
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Half received decaf, while the others consumed regular coffee.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2026
I always love to have a decaf espresso with dessert, which is either a brownie sundae or banana pudding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
"So simple things like swapping for decaf, also swapping fizzy drinks, alcohol, even green tea, for water and diluted juices will, after two weeks, make a massive improvement."
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
I recently stopped drinking caffeine, but I couldn’t kick the ritual, so I have a decaf latte every single morning I make at home with my little Nespresso pods.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
She did not order decaf coffee but drank three cups of regular.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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