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Definition of caf

caf

/kæf/
caf
Plural:cafs
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• noun

1

An informal shortening of cafeteria or cafe, referring to a casual dining hall, lunchroom, or small coffeehouse.

Example

"After the morning lecture, the students met in the campus caf for lunch."

2

North American Caffeinated coffee or another beverage containing caffeine, as distinguished from decaf.

Example

"She switched from regular caf to herbal tea in the afternoons to sleep better."

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• adjective

1

North American Containing caffeine; caffeinated (used especially of coffee or tea).

Example

"The waiter asked the table who wanted decaf and who wanted regular caf."

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• Rhymes for caf

• Nearby Words

caecilian
caesar
caesar salad
caf
cafe
cafeteria
cafetiere

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caf. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caf
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