decaf

noun

de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

Examples of decaf in a Sentence

Would you like regular coffee or decaf? Can I have a decaf, please?
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The coffee bean selection will also have some festive updates, with the Thanksgiving Blend, Christmas Blonde Roast, Holiday Blend and Christmas Blend all available, the latter also available in decaf. Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 The seasonal collection features Starbucks’ Thanksgiving Blend, Christmas Blend (also available in decaf), Christmas Blonde Roast, and Holiday Blend. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025 Espresso, cold brew, brewed coffee, instant coffee, and decaf have different amounts of caffeine. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 28 Sep. 2025 In population data, decaf and caffeinated coffee both track with lower liver risk, implying compounds beyond caffeine contribute. Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decaf

Word History

Etymology

short for decaffeinated

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaf was in 1956

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“Decaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaf. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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decaf

noun
de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

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