Irish coffee

noun

: hot sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream

Examples of Irish coffee in a Sentence

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Irish coffee is available for exhausted fans needing a jolt. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026 What happens when Irish coffee, tres leches cake and spiced coconut syrup take a trip to the islands? Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 10 June 2026 The kitchen also serves classic bar food, and the frozen Irish coffee has become a house specialty. Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 17 Mar. 2026 Treat Guests to a Build-Your-Own Cocktail Station Try creating a build-your-own cocktail station with seasonal offerings, like Irish cream syrup or coffee and Irish whiskey for an Irish coffee. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Irish coffee

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Irish coffee was in 1875

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“Irish coffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20coffee. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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