chai

noun

ˈchī 

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

Examples of chai in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cloves Cloves are often used to add flavor to curries, meats, and chai tea. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 June 2026

Starbucks rolled out its spring menu in March, with a variety of chai, ube and coconut beverages. — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026

The Colombian-roasted coffee menu includes a tres leches latte and a floral chai made from fresh tea leaves. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026

Bottles of coconut sugar, cinnamon sugar crunch, panela cane sugar, chai base and Nyanza vanilla extract round out the set. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 12 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing chai

• chai latte

Rhymes for chai

• ai
• aye
• bae
• bi
• buy
• by
• bye
• chi
• cry
• die
• dry
• dye

Kids Definition

chai

noun

ˈchī 

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