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coffee

/ˈkɒf.i/

[/ˈkɒf.i/]

hot caffeinated drink

Beginnernoun

Definition

Coffee is a hot drink made from roasted ground beans of the coffee plant.

Example

He could not start his morning without a strong cup of black coffee.

He could not start his morning without a strong cup of black coffee.

Etymology

From Turkish 'kahve', from Arabic 'qahwa'.

How & Where It’s Used

A popular stimulant drink; central to café culture worldwide.

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