Coffee | Definition of Coffee at Dictionary.com

Definition of Coffee at Dictionary.com

[ kaw-fee, kof-ee ]

/ ˈkɔ fi, ˈkɒf i /

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noun

a beverage consisting of a decoction or infusion of the roasted ground or crushed seeds (coffee beans) of the two-seeded fruit (coffee berry) of certain coffee trees.

the seeds or fruit themselves.

any tropical tree or shrub of the genus Coffea, of the madder family, especially C. arabica and C. canephora, cultivated commercially. Compare Arabian coffee, robusta coffee.

a cup of coffee: We ordered four coffees and three doughnuts.

a social gathering at which coffee and Panas bumi refreshments are served.

medium to dark brown.

adjective

Origin of coffee

1590–1600; < Italian caffè < Turkish kahve < Arabic qahwah

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mocha

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ink

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joe

Example sentences from the Web for coffee

• There are parks filled with men pushing strollers and coffee shops where fathers meet their friends, babes in arms.

• These are young fathers, rural farmers, usually growing banana or coffee or subsistence crops.

• Inside, patrons can sip on bespoke whisky and coffee while getting that buffed and polished look.

• Since coffee can irritate the gut, she suggests opting for herbal tea instead.

• These villages used to harvest rubber, cacao, palm oil, and coffee beans.

• We take a less gloomy view of our errors now our father confessor listens to us over his egg and coffee.

• He gained courage, later on, and asked Audrey if she would have some coffee with him, or something to eat.

• Coffee succeeded—coffee made in the empty vegetable tin, and worthy of Maxim's or the Ritz.

• Decided it was too warm to walk in the afternoon, so lay down on our beds, mustering in great force for afternoon coffee.

• It is true that there are sugar and coffee, but no corn, no potatoes, and none of our delicious varieties of fruit.

British Dictionary definitions forcoffee

coffee

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noun

1. a drink consisting of an infusion of the roasted and ground or crushed seeds of the coffee tree
2. (as modifier) coffee grounds

Also called: coffee beans the beanlike seeds of the coffee tree, used to make this beverage

1. a medium to dark brown colour
2. (as adjective) a coffee carpet

Word Origin for coffee

C16: from Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwah coffee

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