Coffee: meaning, definitions and examples
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coffee
[ ˈkɒfi ]
drink
a hot drink made from the roasted and ground bean-like seeds of a tropical shrub
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I start my day with a cup of coffee.
- She ordered a black coffee.
bean
a seed of the coffee plant
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She bought a bag of coffee beans.
- The coffee beans are used to make the drink.
flavor
a flavor that is characteristic of the roasted seed of the coffee plant
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I love the rich taste of coffee.
- The coffee flavor in this dessert is delicious.
Translations
Translations of the word "coffee" in other languages:
🇵🇹 café
🇮🇳 कॉफी
🇩🇪 Kaffee
🇮🇩 kopi
🇺🇦 кава
🇵🇱 kawa
🇯🇵 コーヒー
🇫🇷 café
🇪🇸 café
🇹🇷 kahve
🇰🇷 커피
🇸🇦 قهوة
🇨🇿 káva
🇸🇰 káva
🇨🇳 咖啡
🇸🇮 kava
🇮🇸 kaffi
🇰🇿 кофе
🇬🇪 ყავა
🇦🇿 qəhvə
🇲🇽 café
Word origin
The word 'coffee' originated from the Turkish word 'kahve', which came from the Arabic word 'qahwa'. Coffee was first consumed in the 15th century in the Sufi monasteries of Yemen. It then spread to Mecca and Medina, and eventually to the rest of the Islamic world. Coffeehouses became popular in the Ottoman Empire, where people gathered to drink coffee and engage in intellectual discussions. The beverage then made its way to Europe, becoming a staple drink worldwide.
See also: coffeehouse.