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chai

noun

: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

Examples of chai in a Sentence

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Sip chai or taste Currywurst, the post–World War II Berlin favorite of sausage topped with spicy curry ketchup. Meena Thiruvengadam, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 The cozy notes of ginger, black pepper, and cardamom in chai are wonderfully paired with bittersweet chocolate in these homemade truffles. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2025 For Ali, the market was more than a place to sell chai. La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 14 Nov. 2025 The chai adds warmth and complexity, balancing the bourbon’s richness. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chai

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chai was in 1984

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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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chai

noun
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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