chai

noun

ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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Alongside the classic latte, Starbucks has brought back pumpkin cream cold brew and iced pumpkin cream chai. — Dan Avery, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Lauren Long, bar and event manager for The Goodyear House, leads the evening cocktail program — think signature espresso, chai and matcha martinis. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 Sana’a Cafe serves an assortment of coffee, including espresso, adeni tea, chai, and traditional Yemeni roasts. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 No matter the order, washing it down with unlimited hot chai is a must. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026 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

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The first known use of chai was in 1984

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chai

noun
ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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