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coffee

 

[ ˈkɒfi ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

drink

a hot drink made from the roasted and ground bean-like seeds of a tropical shrub

Synonyms

brew, java, joe

Examples of usage

  • I start my day with a cup of coffee.
  • She ordered a black coffee.
Context #2 | Noun

bean

a seed of the coffee plant

Synonyms

coffee bean, coffee seed

Examples of usage

  • She bought a bag of coffee beans.
  • The coffee beans are used to make the drink.
Context #3 | Noun

flavor

a flavor that is characteristic of the roasted seed of the coffee plant

Synonyms

coffee essence, coffee taste

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,679, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.