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Definition of coffee - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cafe orderhot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds
- I drink coffee every morning.
2.
drinkserving of the coffee beverage
- Can I have two coffees, please?
3.
grocery itempowder made from roasted, ground seeds of a tropical shrub
- She prefers fresh coffee over instant.
4.
social eventUS social get-together where people drink a hot brewed beverageUS
- We attended a coffee at the community center last week..
5.
plantthe seeds of the coffee plant
- We buy coffee beans in bulk.
6.
plantstropical plant producing beans used to make a hot drink
- Coffee grows well in tropical climates.
7.
colorsmedium to dark brown color
- She painted her room a coffee shade.
Images of coffee
hot brewed drink from roasted bean grounds 
powder made from roasted, ground seeds of a tropical shrub 
tropical plant producing beans used to make a hot drink 
medium to dark brown color
Expressions with coffee
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charitable act of buying coffee for strangers
Participating in suspended coffee is a simple way to help others.
become aware of reality after being unaware or naive
He finally woke up and smelled the coffee about his job.
start to understand a problem or difficult situation
She woke up and smelt the coffee when the bills arrived.
realize the reality of a situation
It's time to smell the coffee and accept the changes.
something that provides a similar effect as coffee
Herbal tea can be a poor man's coffee for relaxation.
small restaurant where coffee and light meals are served
They met at the coffee shop to discuss the project.
single serving of coffee in a cup
She enjoyed a warm cup of coffee in the morning.
kitchen appliance for brewing coffee
She bought a new coffee machine for her kitchen.
low table typically placed in a living room
They placed their drinks on the coffee table while watching TV..
coffee without milk or cream
He prefers to drink black coffee in the morning.
light sweet snack served with a hot drink
We met for coffee and cake at the café.
informal gathering for hot drinks and slices of sweet baked goods
We enjoyed coffee and cakes after the meeting.
establishment primarily serving coffee and snacks
They met at the local coffee bar to discuss the project..
seed of the coffee plant used to make coffee
The coffee bean is roasted before brewing.
brief pause in work for refreshment
A coffee break helps me recharge during the day.
sweet loaf or dessert, often eaten alongside a hot drink
We brought coffee cake to brunch and shared slices at the table.
metal container for storing coffee
She opened the coffee can to make a fresh pot.
cup used to drink coffee
He sipped his morning brew from a coffee cup.
paper or cloth used to filter coffee grounds
She placed a coffee filter in the brewer before adding the grounds..
used coffee beans after brewing
She threw the coffee grounds into the compost bin..
device for grinding coffee beans to a desired consistency
She adjusted the coffee mill to get a finer grind for her espresso.
large cup often used for coffee
He drank his morning brew from a big coffee mug.
stain left by a coffee cup on a surface
He wiped the coffee ring off the table.
sweet, often cinnamon-flavored pastry served with coffee
She enjoyed a coffee roll with her morning brew at the cafe..
Origin of coffee
Arabic, qahwa (coffee)
Terms with coffee included in their meaning
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colors
color like chocolate or coffee
coffee shop
place selling coffee and light meals
make drinks
prepare hot drinks, especially tea or coffee
hybrid venue
establishment serving coffee, alcoholic drinks, and light meals
stimulant
chemical in coffee and tea that stimulates
beverage flavoring
flavoring for milk or coffee
kitchenware
set of dishware for serving tea or coffee
beverages
decaffeinated coffee, tea, or soft drink
coffee
two shots of espresso in one cup
barista style
strong coffee prepared by pressurized hot water through grounds, served small
business
small business selling espresso and other coffee drinks
coffee
paper used in coffee machines to filter grounds
kitchen
coffee maker with a plunger and filter
beverage
coffee drink with chocolate syrup added
beverage
coffee drink with espresso and hot water
coffee specialist
person who prepares and serves coffee
food
nondairy product adding creaminess to coffee
job role
person who roasts food or coffee beans
food
Italian dessert with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese
coffee
single shot of espresso
beverage
make tea or coffee with hot water
beverage
coffee drink with espresso and steamed milk
coffee type
Italian coffee made with espresso and frothy milk
beverage
coffee made by steeping in cold water
Examples of coffee in a sentence
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the room. I'll take a coffee with oat milk. He ordered three coffees for the meeting. He bought a bag of organic coffee. The aroma of coffee filled the room. She hosted a coffee for her friends.
The church organized a coffee after the service. The roaster imports coffee from Colombia. Coffee is dried before the beans are shipped. The coffee plant requires specific conditions to thrive. Farmers cultivate coffee in shaded areas. The coffee hue of the sofa matched the curtains. Her dress was a lovely coffee color for the autumn event.
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- French:café, poudre de café, ...
- German:Kaffee, Tasse Kaffee, ...
- Italian:caffè, caffè sociale, ...
- Spanish:café, café social, ...
- Portuguese:café, pó de café, ...
- Chinese:咖啡, 一杯咖啡, ...
- Japanese:コーヒー, 一杯のコーヒー, ...
- Arabic:قَهْوَة, فِنْجان قَهْوَة, ...
- Hebrew:קָפֶה, אַבְקַת קָפֶה, ...
- Russian:кофе, чашка кофе, ...
- Ukrainian:кава, мелена кава, ...
- Hindi:कॉफ़ी, कॉफ़ी का कप, ...
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