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coffee

UK /ˈkɒfi/US /ˈkɑfi/

noun 7
adjective 2
verb 2
forms 6
phrases 5

noun7

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a dark brown drink made by putting the roasted and crushed beans of a certain plant in hot water
- He and his friends used to order coffee whenever they went out.
•
A serving of this beverage.
- As I sip a coffee at Brasserie Balzar, two well-known intellectuals, one publisher and a Sorbonne professor were discussing Sarkozy's future: "He won't finish his mandate" says one. — 2008
The seeds of the plant used to make coffee, called ‘beans’ due to their shape.
The powder made by roasting and grinding the seeds.
A pale brown color, like that of milky coffee.
A tropical plant of the genus Coffea.
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The end of a meal, when coffee is served.
- He did not stay for coffee.

adjective2

Of a pale brown colour, like that of milk coffee.
Of a table: a small, low table suitable for people in lounge seating to put coffee cups on.

verb2

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To drink coffee.
- I rushed into my cabin, coffeed, wined, and went to bed sobbing. — 1839
•
To give coffee to.
- The association of veteran firemen, which has a membership of 200, kept open house for New Year callers, and all comers were bountifully sandwiched and coffeed. — 1897

forms

coffee'd · coffee-ed · coffeed · coffee-ing · coffeeing · coffees

Phrases with coffee

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