Turkish coffee
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Turkish coffee
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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Graphene flakes can sink to the bottom of our container like the Turkish coffee grounds.
From Scientific American ● Oct. 23, 2023
At each relative’s house, Mr. Helles, his brothers and father will be served strong Turkish coffee, Eid date cookies and chocolates — part of the Eid diyafah, or hospitality.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2023
He had nowhere to store his valuables from the house, he added, sipping Turkish coffee in a paper cup outside the teahouse.
From Reuters ● Feb. 25, 2023
Those gathered said Orcan was home to a tight-knit community, where neighbours would frequently visit each other's homes for tea or strong Turkish coffee.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2023
We opened at six a.m. to fuel the office workers with fresh pita and Turkish coffee thick enough to stand a spoon in.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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