noun Uncommon

caf

kaf

Caf (noun) means a café; an informal spot for coffee and a light meal. Example: “They grabbed a quick lunch at the caf on the corner.”

noun

A café; an informal spot for coffee and a light meal.

"They grabbed a quick lunch at the caf on the corner."

"The caf near campus stays open until midnight during exams."

A cafeteria, especially at a school, hospital, or workplace.

"Students lined up in the caf for pizza day."

"He ate alone in the hospital caf between shifts."

Informal shorthand for a caffeinated (as opposed to decaf) coffee.

""Caf or decaf?" the barista asked."

"She switched from caf to decaf after 3pm."

How to Use Caf

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual short word for a café or cafeteria, or for regular (non-decaf) coffee.

When to use it

Informal — fine in conversation or a text, but write out "café" or "cafeteria" in formal writing.

Common pairings

grab a caf the school caf caf or decaf

Word Forms

cafs plural

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Etymology

A clipped, casual short form of "café" or "cafeteria" — the kind of shortening that happens naturally in everyday speech.

Rhymes for caf

decaf

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “caf” mean?

The word “caf” means a café; an informal spot for coffee and a light meal. In plain terms, casual short word for a café or cafeteria, or for regular (non-decaf) coffee.

How do you pronounce “caf”?

“Caf” is pronounced kaf (/kæf/ in IPA).

How do you use “caf” in a sentence?

Here is “caf” used in a sentence: “They grabbed a quick lunch at the caf on the corner.”

What part of speech is “caf”?

“Caf” is a noun.

Is “caf” a common word?

“Caf” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “caf” have?

“Caf” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a café; an informal spot for coffee and a light meal.