26984 words

coffees

3 definitions • 9 examples
1
a dark brown powder with a strong flavour and smell that is made by crushing dark beans from a tropical bush and used to make a drink:

Examples:

decaffeinated coffee
Would you get some coffee when you go shopping?
2

Examples:

cup of coffee Would you like a cup of coffee?
If I drink too much coffee, I can't sleep.
go for a coffee Shall we go for a coffee (= cup of coffee)?
black coffee I'd like a black coffee (= a cup of coffee without milk), please.
take your coffee Do you take (= drink) your coffee white (= with milk)?
3
a dark brown, slightly bitter drink that is usually served hot, esp. in the morning and at the end of meals, a cup of this drink, or the beans from which this drink is made:

Examples:

[ U ] Would you like some more coffee?

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