coffee

The word “coffee” means a hot drink made by brewing the roasted, ground seeds of the coffee plant. In plain terms, the drink made from roasted coffee beans, or the beans/powder themselves.

“Coffee” is pronounced KO-fee (/ˈkɑfi/ in IPA).

Here is “coffee” used in a sentence: “She started every morning with a strong cup of coffee.”

Words with a similar meaning to “coffee” include color, jamoke, java and joe.

Depending on how it is used, “coffee” can be a noun and an adjective.

The word “coffee” comes from Dutch. Traced back through Dutch koffie and Italian caffè to Ottoman Turkish kahve, ultimately from Arabic qahwa.

“Coffee” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Coffee” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a hot drink made by brewing the roasted, ground seeds of the coffee plant.

Espresso is a type of coffee, not a separate drink. It is made by forcing hot water under pressure through finely ground beans, producing a small, intense shot. "Coffee" more often means the larger, milder cup made by drip or filter brewing. Espresso is also the base for lattes, cappuccinos, and americanos.

Popular styles include espresso, americano, latte, cappuccino, flat white, macchiato, and mocha, most built on an espresso base with varying milk. Brewed options include drip, filter, pour-over, French press, and cold brew. The beans themselves are mainly two species, arabica and robusta, which differ in flavour, strength, and caffeine.

In moderation, coffee is generally considered fine and may carry some benefits, such as improved alertness and antioxidants. Drawbacks come mainly from excess caffeine, which can disturb sleep, raise anxiety, or increase heart rate in sensitive people. As with most things, how much you drink matters more than the drink itself.

Yes. Caffeine is a natural stimulant found in the coffee bean, and it is the main reason people drink coffee for a boost. A typical brewed cup holds roughly 80 to 100 milligrams, though the exact amount varies with bean type, roast, and serving size. Decaffeinated coffee has most of it removed.