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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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 The market had reorganized its coffee section, placing the decaf Breakfast Blend in the spot where the regular blend had always been. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025 The study didn’t find any significant link between drinking decaf coffee or tea and the likelihood of healthy aging. Chantelle Lee, Time, 3 June 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 6 Oct. 2025.

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decaf

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

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