Meaning & Definition of Coffee in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A drink made from the roasted seeds (coffee beans) of the coffee plant.

  Example Sentence: She likes to have a cup of coffee every morning.

• Definition: The seeds of the coffee plant, used to produce the drink.

  Example Sentence: He ordered a pound of coffee from the local shop.

• Definition: A social gathering for the purpose of drinking coffee.

  Example Sentence: They met for coffee to catch up on life.

Etymology

Origin: From Italian 'caffè', from Turkish 'kahve', from Arabic 'قَهْوَة‎' (qahwah).

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• coffee break: A short break taken during work to consume coffee and relax.
• decaf coffee: Coffee that has had most of its caffeine removed.
• coffee house: A café that sells coffee and light refreshments.

Translations

• Spanish: café

• French: café

• German: Kaffee

• Russian: кофе

Related Words

• espresso: A strong black coffee made by forcing steam through ground coffee beans.

• latte: A coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.

• mocha: A coffee drink made with espresso, steamed milk, and chocolate.

Slang Meanings of coffee

• Meaning: Java

  Example Sentence: I need to grab some java before work.

• Meaning: Cup of joe

  Example Sentence: Can you make me a cup of joe?

• Meaning: Fuel

  Example Sentence: I need my morning fuel to get going.