chai

noun

ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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Locals in search of their daily caffeine fix can grab a latte, chai tea and more at a new coffee shop now open in Concord. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 This week in Atlanta, kick off Black Restaurant Week with a special dinner at Oreatha’s at the Point, enjoy an Italian wine dinner and celebrate the grand opening of a popular chai cafe. — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The best choice for healthy blood sugar levels is an unsweetened chai made with tea, spices, and a low-carb milk alternative. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 In a growing movement in India, young people have opted to trade alcohol and house music for chai and devotional music. — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 23 July 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

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The first known use of chai was in 1984

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chai

noun
ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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