drip coffee

noun

1. a beverage prepared in a vessel in which boiling water filters from a top compartment through the coffee into a pot below.

2. drip grind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of drip coffee¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

Ms. Solomon ordered a latte for herself and a drip coffee with cream for her husband.

From New York Times

So if we’re going out, we would probably go to Buffalo and Bergen, and I would get a poppy seed bagel with cream cheese and a regular drip coffee with half-and-half.

From Washington Post

Strong Horn & Hardart drip coffee with free refills, and fresh, low-cost food served from a wall of vending windows with pay slots, were big attractions.

From Seattle Times

In my caffeinated research journey, I struggled to find tips for how to make a really good cup of drip coffee.

From Salon

Not once is there a lag between drip coffee refills; iced coffee likewise appears to be in endless supply for the relentless stream of customers.

From Salon