decaf

noun

de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

Examples of decaf in a Sentence

Would you like regular coffee or decaf? Can I have a decaf, please?
Recent Examples on the Web Unfortunately, the decaf options are limited to water, juices, and lemonade. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024 While my options are somewhat complicated by a medical requirement to drink decaf, many purveyors of fine beans offer a decaf French Roast, which suits my needs well. Chuong Nguyen, Ars Technica, 8 Sep. 2023 The tone of the post is earnest, sweeping, and dramatic — very consistent with that of r/decaf in general, a subreddit with more than 40,000 members who have all embarked on the quest to give up caffeine. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2024 Try Key West Sunrise for a medium to dark roast or Smooth Sailing for decaf. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2023 With over 400 possibilities to choose from, the selection includes blends, single-origin options, and decaf. Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023 Chicken thighs, jasmine rice, Bigelow decaf green tea, Trader Joe’s raw honey, Jif creamy peanut butter, gluten-free oats, cucumbers, celery, canned tuna, Enjoy Life chocolate chips. Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 2 Nov. 2023 Those who asked for decaf got theirs from the orange-rimmed carafe, and those who asked for hi-test – alas the brown rim did not stand for anything. Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2023 Drinking decaf coffee increases colon muscle activity, too, which means that other components contribute to coffee’s gut-stimulating effects.7 You Add Dairy Adding cow's milk or cream to your coffee can impact your bowel movements. Korin Miller, Health, 31 July 2023

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Word History

Etymology

short for decaffeinated

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaf was in 1956

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“Decaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaf. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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decaf

noun
de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

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