chai

noun

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

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Echoing the sweet, spiced, and festive flavors of the chai, these trees are a delightful way to invite the Christmas spirit into your kitchen. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024 Holiday Gift Ideas of Food from India Soul + Hygge A cup of spicy Soul Chai masala chai couldn’t be easier to make–just add hot water and milk to the spiced powder for something seriously warming and delicious. Rona Berg, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Old Pueblo Coffee serves lattes, matcha, chai and treats from a little pink trailer that’s perfectly positioned at the bottom of Sabino Canyon. Abbie Kozolchyk, New York Times, 21 Nov. 2024 What Is Chai Spice? Chai spice, or chai masala, is a blend of spices used to flavor the traditional Indian black tea drink. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chai 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chai was in 1974

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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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chai

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

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