caffeinated
adjective
caf·fein·at·ed
ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd 
-fē-ə-
-fē-ə-
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
caffeinated workers
caffeinated rhythms of electronic music—
Marc Weingarten
Marc Weingarten2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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Never forget that decaffeinated doesn’t mean un-caffeinated, however.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under the age of 12, while adolescents between the ages of age 12 and 18 should limit their intake to less than 100 milligrams per day.
—Samantha Beech, CNN, 10 July 2023
Others tips for staying cool Eat foods with high-water content such as watermelon and cucumbers, but limit or avoid sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
Any sort of caffeinated beverages, like coffees, teas, or sodas.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023
My daily visits are leading me towards a very caffeinated bankruptcy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Aug. 2023
Water or milk is considered safe for children for beverages rather than any kind of caffeinated or high sugary soda.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
This exceptional formula, available in both caffeinated and caffeine-free options, combines the invigorating power of 180mg of caffeine derived from green tea leaf and 150mg of ginseng, providing a natural boost to energy levels during workouts.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
Even coffee and caffeinated sodas are considered OK in moderation.
—Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2023
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no caffeinated coffee, tea, soda, sports drinks or other products for children under the age of 12, while adolescents between the ages of age 12 and 18 should limit their intake to less than 100 milligrams per day.
—Samantha Beech, CNN, 10 July 2023
Others tips for staying cool Eat foods with high-water content such as watermelon and cucumbers, but limit or avoid sugary, alcoholic and caffeinated drinks.
—Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2023
Any sort of caffeinated beverages, like coffees, teas, or sodas.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023
My daily visits are leading me towards a very caffeinated bankruptcy.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 3 Aug. 2023
Water or milk is considered safe for children for beverages rather than any kind of caffeinated or high sugary soda.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
This exceptional formula, available in both caffeinated and caffeine-free options, combines the invigorating power of 180mg of caffeine derived from green tea leaf and 150mg of ginseng, providing a natural boost to energy levels during workouts.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 23 July 2023
Even coffee and caffeinated sodas are considered OK in moderation.
—Jessica Roy, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2023
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First Known Use
circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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caffeinated
adjective
caf·fein·at·ed
ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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