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

Recent Examples on the Web 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 See More

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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

Dictionary Entries Near caffeinated

Cite this Entry

“Caffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caffeinated. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

Kids Definition

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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