Coffee: meaning, definitions and examples

The most neutral and standard term for the beverage, suitable for any formal or informal setting.

• I drink a cup of coffee every morning.
• Would you like some coffee with your breakfast?

Refers specifically to the process of making coffee, or the coffee itself in a more artisanal or homemade context.

• This brew has a strong flavor.
• He likes to brew his own coffee at home.

A slang term for coffee, more commonly used in informal settings. It carries a casual and relaxed vibe.

• How about grabbing some java after work?
• I need my morning java to wake up!

Another slang term for coffee, informal and often used in a friendly or familiar atmosphere.

• Let's meet up for a cup of joe this afternoon.
• He's sipping on his morning joe as usual.

Used when referring to the drink that many people consume daily, typically brewed from ground coffee beans.

• I need a cup of coffee to start my day
• This coffee tastes great!

Refers specifically to the roasted seeds from the coffee plant, often mentioned in the context of discussing flavor profiles or sources before brewing.

• These coffee beans come from Colombia
• The coffee beans have a rich aroma

Used less commonly, usually in an agricultural or botanical context to describe the seeds from the coffee plant, particularly before they are roasted.

• Farmers carefully select coffee seeds for planting
• The quality of coffee seed affects the flavor of the final product

This is a repetition of 'coffee', so it has the same usage as the first 'coffee'.

• Can we meet over coffee this afternoon?
• I love the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.

This term is used when referring to the flavor profile or the general taste experience of coffee. You might use it to describe the taste in specific products or to compare different types of coffee.

• This new candy has a really nice coffee taste.
• I prefer a bold coffee taste in my morning brew.

Use this term when referring to a concentrated liquid made from coffee and used to flavor foods and drinks. It's often used in baking or in recipes that require a strong coffee flavor without adding too much liquid.

• Add a few drops of coffee essence to enhance the flavor of your chocolate cake.
• They used coffee essence to make the ice cream taste richer.