decaffeinated

adjective

de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˌ)dē-ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
-fē-ə-
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
decaffeinated tea

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However, acute blood pressure spikes are more pronounced with coffee, Routhenstein said, so those with high blood pressure or arrhythmias may benefit from green tea or decaffeinated options. Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Jan. 2026 It's been determined that coffee's bioactive properties are retained when caffeine is removed from the beans to make decaffeinated coffee. Katie Wilkinson, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2025 The Packers have questions at one cornerback spot, but their weakness was a decaffeinated pass rush. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025 Although not that many people drank decaffeinated coffee in either study, so this portion may warrant additional research. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decaffeinated

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decaffeinated was in 1921

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“Decaffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaffeinated. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.

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decaffeinated

adjective
de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˈ)dē-ˈkaf-(ē-)ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee

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