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Coffee

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkɒfi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkɔːfi/"]/

Meaning of Coffee

the roasted seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them

In simple words: A hot drink made from ground coffee beans.

Coffee in a sentence

• I enjoy drinking coffee every morning.
• She prefers her coffee black without sugar.
• We had a meeting over coffee last week.
• He likes to try different types of coffee from around the world.

How to use Coffee

Used in both casual and formal contexts. It's appropriate in cafes, offices, and homes. Avoid using excessive slang terms for 'coffee' in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

drink + object

Memory hint

Think of 'cozy' — enjoy coffee in a cozy café.

Related words

Collocations with Coffee

• strong
• weak
• black
• cup
• mug
• pot
• drink
• have
• take
• get cold
• go cold
• be laced with something
• cup
• mug
• machine
• in your coffee
• an aroma of coffee
• a smell of coffee
• coffee-making facilities
• strong
• weak
• black
• cup
• mug
• pot
• drink
• have
• take
• get cold
• go cold
• be laced with something
• cup
• mug
• machine
• in your coffee
• an aroma of coffee
• a smell of coffee
• coffee-making facilities
• strong
• weak
• black
• cup
• mug
• pot
• drink
• have
• take
• get cold
• go cold
• be laced with something
• cup
• mug
• machine
• in your coffee
• an aroma of coffee
• a smell of coffee
• coffee-making facilities

Synonyms for Coffee

• java
• brew
• café
• espresso
• latte

Opposites of Coffee

• tea
• water

Common mistakes with Coffee

• Saying 'coffees' when referring to multiple types of coffee (use 'cups of coffee').
• Confusing 'coffee' with 'tea' when ordering drinks.
• Using 'coffees' as a plural for different kinds instead of 'types of coffee'.

Frequently asked questions about Coffee

What does Coffee mean?

A hot drink made from ground coffee beans.

What is the definition of Coffee?

the roasted seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them

How do you use Coffee in a sentence?

I enjoy drinking coffee every morning.

Can you give another example of Coffee?

She prefers her coffee black without sugar.

What are synonyms for Coffee?

Common alternatives include java, brew, café, espresso, latte.

What is the opposite of Coffee?

Opposite meanings include tea, water.

What words go with Coffee?

It commonly pairs with strong, weak, black, cup, mug, pot, drink, have, take, get cold, go cold, be laced with something, cup, mug, machine, in your coffee, an aroma of coffee, a smell of coffee, coffee-making facilities, strong, weak, black, cup, mug, pot, drink, have, take, get cold, go cold, be laced with something, cup, mug, machine, in your coffee, an aroma of coffee, a smell of coffee, coffee-making facilities, strong, weak, black, cup, mug, pot, drink, have, take, get cold, go cold, be laced with something, cup, mug, machine, in your coffee, an aroma of coffee, a smell of coffee, coffee-making facilities.

What are common mistakes when using Coffee?

Saying 'coffees' when referring to multiple types of coffee (use 'cups of coffee'). Confusing 'coffee' with 'tea' when ordering drinks. Using 'coffees' as a plural for different kinds instead of 'types of coffee'.

How do you pronounce Coffee?

US: /["/ˈkɔːfi/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkɒfi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Coffee?

Used in both casual and formal contexts. It's appropriate in cafes, offices, and homes. Avoid using excessive slang terms for 'coffee' in formal settings.

What CEFR level is Coffee?

"Coffee" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.