Frappe: meaning, definitions and examples

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frappe

[fraˈpeɪ ]

Definitions

^{Context #1 | Noun}

cold beverage

A frappe is a cold beverage made with coffee, milk, and sugar, typically blended with ice. It is a popular drink during hot weather.

Synonyms

blended coffee, iced coffee.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
frappe	Use when referring to a chilled, blended beverage that is often sweetened and contains milk or ice cream. It is associated with a more creamy texture and can be a dessert drink. Can I have a chocolate frappe with whipped cream? The cafe offers a delicious caramel frappe that is perfect for hot summer days
iced coffee	Best used to describe brewed coffee that is served chilled, often over ice. It is usually less creamy than a frappe and more straightforward in taste, more like traditional coffee. Iced coffee is a refreshing way to enjoy your caffeine fix during summer John's favorite is iced coffee with a splash of milk
blended coffee	Suitable for any type of coffee drink that is prepared by blending coffee, ice, and sometimes other ingredients. It is a versatile term and can include frappes as well as other blended coffee drinks. She ordered a blended coffee with extra vanilla syrup Blended coffee is a popular choice because of its smooth texture and customizable flavors

Word

Description / Examples

frappe

Use when referring to a chilled, blended beverage that is often sweetened and contains milk or ice cream. It is associated with a more creamy texture and can be a dessert drink.

Can I have a chocolate frappe with whipped cream? The cafe offers a delicious caramel frappe that is perfect for hot summer days

iced coffee

Best used to describe brewed coffee that is served chilled, often over ice. It is usually less creamy than a frappe and more straightforward in taste, more like traditional coffee.

Iced coffee is a refreshing way to enjoy your caffeine fix during summer
John's favorite is iced coffee with a splash of milk

blended coffee

Suitable for any type of coffee drink that is prepared by blending coffee, ice, and sometimes other ingredients. It is a versatile term and can include frappes as well as other blended coffee drinks.

She ordered a blended coffee with extra vanilla syrup
Blended coffee is a popular choice because of its smooth texture and customizable flavors

Examples of usage

I ordered a frappe to cool off in the summer heat.
The café's menu offers a variety of frappes with different flavors.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

frozen dessert

In some regions, a frappe refers to a frozen dessert made by blending fruit, sugar, and ice. It is a refreshing treat on a hot day.

Synonyms

frozen fruit blend, smoothie.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
frappe	This term, with an accent, typically refers to a Greek iced coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, water, and ice. It is a popular summer beverage in Greece. During our vacation in Athens, we enjoyed a frappé by the beach. He prefers his morning coffee as a frappé during the hot summer months.
frozen fruit blend	This phrase is used to describe a mixture of various fruits that have been frozen. It is often used in cooking, baking, or making smoothies. I bought a bag of frozen fruit blend to make a quick smoothie. The recipe calls for a cup of frozen fruit blend for the dessert.
smoothie	This word is commonly used to refer to a blended drink made from fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients like yogurt or milk. It is often consumed as a healthy snack or breakfast option. She makes a green smoothie every morning for breakfast. A berry smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious way to start the day.

Word

Description / Examples

frappe

This term, with an accent, typically refers to a Greek iced coffee drink made with instant coffee, sugar, water, and ice. It is a popular summer beverage in Greece.

During our vacation in Athens, we enjoyed a frappé by the beach.
He prefers his morning coffee as a frappé during the hot summer months.

frozen fruit blend

This phrase is used to describe a mixture of various fruits that have been frozen. It is often used in cooking, baking, or making smoothies.

I bought a bag of frozen fruit blend to make a quick smoothie.
The recipe calls for a cup of frozen fruit blend for the dessert.

smoothie

This word is commonly used to refer to a blended drink made from fresh or frozen fruits, vegetables, and other ingredients like yogurt or milk. It is often consumed as a healthy snack or breakfast option.

She makes a green smoothie every morning for breakfast.
A berry smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious way to start the day.

Examples of usage

The tropical frappe was a delicious and fruity dessert.
She enjoyed the tangy flavor of the lemon frappe.

Translations

Translations of the word "frappe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 frappé

🇮🇳 फ्रैप्पे

🇩🇪 Frappé

🇮🇩 frappé

🇺🇦 фраппе

🇵🇱 frappé

🇯🇵 フラッペ

🇫🇷 frappé

🇪🇸 frappé

🇹🇷 frappé

🇰🇷 프라페

🇸🇦 فْرابيه

🇨🇿 frappé

🇸🇰 frappé

🇨🇳 冰沙

🇸🇮 frappé

🇮🇸 frappé

🇰🇿 фраппе

🇬🇪 ფრაპე

🇦🇿 frappe

🇲🇽 frappé

Etymology

The word 'frappe' originated from the French word 'frapper,' which means 'to chill' or 'to strike.' It was first used in the context of a chilled coffee drink in Greece and has since evolved to include various cold beverages and frozen desserts around the world.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,747, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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