Meaning & use

coffee

noun·Everyday

A dark, caffeinated drink made by brewing roasted, ground coffee beans in hot water.

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She drinks a cup of coffee every morning before leaving for work.

The cafe roasts its own coffee beans in small batches each week.

A note on using this word

"Coffee" can refer to the drink, the beans, or the plant itself; context usually makes the meaning clear.

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