caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd  -fē-ə- 

1

: stimulated by or as if by caffeine

caffeinated workers

caffeinated rhythms of electronic music

—Marc Weingarten

2

: containing caffeine

caffeinated coffee

Examples of caffeinated in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are hot drinks, cold drinks, non-caffeinated drinks, sandwiches and salads for all palates and vegetarian and vegan options as well, Reynolds-Tyler said. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 10 June 2026

Here are four things never to add to coffee, plus tips for incorporating healthier caffeinated beverages into your diet. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 10 June 2026

In March, Panera Bread launched a pair of caffeinated Energy Refreshers, dragonfruit and passion fruit, and two non-caffeinated Frescas, Cherry Lime and Strawberry Basil Lemonade. —Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Stick to four or fewer cups of coffee or other caffeinated beverages a day. —Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for caffeinated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggravated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated

Kids Definition

caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd 

1

: stimulated by or as if by caffeine

2

: containing caffeine

caffeinated coffee