chai

noun

: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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The coffee shop also features a new selection of sandwiches, salads, toast and bowls along with tea options like matcha, masala chai, hot cocoa and rotating loose leaf tea selections. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026 This drink combines chai syrup with Protein Milk. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026 Key Takeaways The black tea in chai contains caffeine, which can cause a short-term rise in blood pressure. Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026 Snack on a Umm Ali pastry while sipping a karak chai (the local spiced tea, a mix of black tea, cardamom and condensed milk found on every street corner). Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chai

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chai was in 1984

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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.

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chai

noun
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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