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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Sipping on caffeinated beverages, like espresso and lattes, can give you a temporary mood and energy boost. Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 June 2025 Stay caffeinated There are thousands of ways to get that coffee buzz while rolling down the road. Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The caffeinated and deceptively clear-tinted beverage has flavors of cherry, blueberry and grapefruit, per a release. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025 There’s no shortage of places to stay caffeinated and satiated in Audobon Park. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 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 28 Jun. 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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