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Definition of coffee

coffee

/ˈkɔː.fi/
cof · fee
Plural:coffees
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• noun

1

A popular hot or cold beverage prepared from the roasted and ground seeds of certain tropical plants.

Example

"I always start my morning with a freshly brewed cup of black coffee."

2

The tropical evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Coffea that produces the seeds from which the beverage is made, or the seeds themselves.

Example

"The farmer harvested the ripe red cherries from the coffee plants before extracting the beans."

3

A medium to dark brown color resembling the roasted beans or the brewed beverage.

Example

"The walls of the study were painted a warm, rich coffee to create a cozy atmosphere."

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• Rhymes for coffee

• Nearby Words

coexistence
coexistent
cofavorite
coffee
coffeecake
coffeehouse
coffeemaker

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Italian 'caffè', which traces back to the Ottoman Turkish 'kahve' and ultimately the Arabic 'qahwa'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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