noun
decaf
DEE-kaf
Decaf (noun) means Coffee (or occasionally tea) with the caffeine removed. Example: “I'll have a decaf, please — it's too late for real coffee.”
noun
1
Coffee (or occasionally tea) with the caffeine removed.
"I'll have a decaf, please — it's too late for real coffee."
adj
1
Having had the caffeine removed.
"She switched to decaf coffee after 6pm."
How to use decaf
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCoffee without the caffeine kick.
Common pairings
a decaf coffee
switch to decaf
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Word forms
- Plural
- decafs
- Comparative
- more decaf
- Superlative
- most decaf
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Etymology
A clipping of "decaffeinated."
Synonyms
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decaffeinated coffee
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Frequently asked questions
What does “decaf” mean?
The word “decaf” means coffee (or occasionally tea) with the caffeine removed. In plain terms, coffee without the caffeine kick.
How do you pronounce “decaf”?
“Decaf” is pronounced DEE-kaf (/ˈdiːkæf/ in IPA).
How do you use “decaf” in a sentence?
Here is “decaf” used in a sentence: “I'll have a decaf, please — it's too late for real coffee.”
What part of speech is “decaf”?
Depending on how it is used, “decaf” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “decaf” have?
“Decaf” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: coffee (or occasionally tea) with the caffeine removed.
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