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caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce caffeinated (audio) -fē-ə- How to pronounce caffeinated (audio)
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
caffeinated workers
caffeinated rhythms of electronic musicMarc Weingarten
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee

Examples of caffeinated in a Sentence

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People who regularly consume caffeinated energy drinks may eventually need more caffeine to maintain their energy levels. Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 25 Nov. 2025 The chain introduced the line of highly caffeinated beverages in 2022. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025 There are notable limitations in the study, including the effects of caffeinated beverages other than coffee. Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025 Surprisingly, there’s a solid number of caffeinated beverages in the mix. Korin Miller, SELF, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caffeinated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of caffeinated was circa 1896

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“Caffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caffeinated. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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caffeinated

adjective
caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce caffeinated (audio)
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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