Coffee Make I Noun Bre ˈkɒfi ˈkɔːfi Decaffeinated/Instant

• decaffeinated/instant coffee
• ground/real coffee
• a jar of coffee
• a blend of brazilian and colombian coffees

coffee

1. the roasted seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them
• decaffeinated/instant coffee
• ground/real coffee
• a jar of coffee
• a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees
• coffee ice cream
2. a hot drink made from coffee powder and boiling water. It may be drunk with milk and/or sugar added.
• black/white coffee (= without/with milk)
• Tea or coffee?
• I'll just make the coffee.
• Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee).
3. a cup of coffee
• Two strong black coffees, please.
4. the colour of coffee mixed with milk; light brown
5. used to tell somebody to become aware of what is really happening in a situation, especially when this is something unpleasant

Extra Examples

• An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room.
• Do you drink coffee?
• He brought in two mugs of steaming coffee.
• He took a sip of his coffee.
• I had two coffees while I waited.
• I have milk but no sugar in my coffee.
• I’ll make some coffee for breakfast.
• Let’s go for a coffee when you’ve finished your essay.
• She drinks very milky coffee with lots of sugar.
• Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in the kitchen.
• The others will be back soon—I’ll go and make some fresh coffee.
• Would you like real or instant coffee?
• a mug of strong black coffee
• a packet of freshly-ground coffee
• a pot of piping hot coffee
• coffee laced with cognac
• freshly brewed coffee

Word Origin

• late 16th cent.: from Turkish kahveh, from Arabic qahwa, probably via Dutch koffie.