decaf
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of decaf
By shortening
Example Sentences
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This could explain why in some studies, decaf coffee is also associated with lower risks of Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
For a decaf alternative, Caff Off is a great option, while Trăm Phần Trăm’s salted pandan, lemongrass and toasted rice syrups make it easy to mix things up.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
People who drank more decaf experienced faster memory decline.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 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 sip my decaf caramel macchiato, feeling absolutely lousy.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
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