chai

noun

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

Examples of chai in a Sentence

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The Colombian-roasted coffee menu includes a tres leches latte and a floral chai made from fresh tea leaves. Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026 The scent of coffee or chai might linger. Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026 Fans are also scooping up more artisanal, small-batch ice creams made with high-quality and locally sourced ingredients, according to a recent report from Toast POS, which also found that international flavors like ube, chai and dulce de leche are on the rise. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 Lattes, iced chai, caramel macchiato, frappes, and more are offered. Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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chai

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

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