coffee

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒ.fi/ or /ˈkɔː.fɪ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɔ.fi/
• (cot-caught) IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑ.fi/

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• Hyphenation: cof‧fee

Noun

Singular coffee

Plural coffees

Coffee beans

A cup of coffee

1. (uncountable) Coffee is a dark brown drink that is very popular around the world.

   Would you like a cup coffee or tea?

   "Milk or cream?" "No, thank you. I like my coffee black."

2. (uncountable) Coffee is the beans or bean powder used to make coffee.

   Can you pick up a tin of ground coffee at the shop?

3. (uncountable) Coffee is a light-brown color.

Related words

• coffeemaker
• coffeehouse
• coffee break