Turkish coffee
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Turkish coffee
First recorded in 1915–20
Example Sentences
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To understand the difference, consider a cup of Turkish coffee on Earth.
From Scientific American • Oct. 23, 2023
The breakfast plate in general was basically a giant snack tray filled with simple ingredients that felt indulgent, especially when bites of cheese and honey and bread were interspersed with sips of rich Turkish coffee.
From Seattle Times • May 17, 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
Something wasn't right. no thick scent of Turkish coffee brewing.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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