java

noun

ja·va | \ ˈja-və

, ˈjä-

, -vē\

variants: or less commonly Java

Definition of java

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : coffee

2 usually Java : arabica coffee beans of plants grown in Java, Indonesia that produce a usually full-bodied coffee of low to medium acidity

Java

geographical name

Ja·va | \ ˈjä-və

, ˈja-\

variants: or Indonesian Djawa \ ˈjä-və

Definition of Java (Entry 2 of 2)

island of Indonesia in the Greater Sunda Islands southeast of Sumatra and south of Borneo between the Java Sea and the Indian Ocean; chief city Jakarta area 51,007 square miles (132,618 square kilometers), population 107,581,306

Examples of java in a Sentence

Noun

a hot cup of java

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Strawberries & Crème Frappuccino 1 pump of caramel syrup 1 pump of hazelnut syrup 1 pump of toffee syrup Add java chips Strawberry Açai Refresher Coconut milk Real strawberries and blackberries Passion iced tea Soy milk Vanilla syrup Berries 7. — Kate Friedman, Glamour, "Starbucks' Secret Menu Is Real: The 41 Best Things to Order," 30 Mar. 2019 The couple told The Daily Meal that their love of music eclipses even their love for java, and McMahan said yes after an Oh Hellos concert. — Fox News, "Millennials celebrate engagement at Starbucks where they worked for coffee-filled photo shoot," 11 Apr. 2018 Keep in mind, though, that java isn't a miracle brew: Downing it after dinner won't make the pounds melt away; rather, sipping a cup post-meal could, in small part, help promote a healthy weight. 3. — Amanda Greene Kelly, Woman's Day, "7 Surprising Health Facts About Coffee," 7 Nov. 2011 In these java shops, my biggest challenge is hunting down an open seat. — Matthew Kitchen, WSJ, "Will the Smartphone Ever Truly Replace Your Beloved Wallet?," 2 Aug. 2018 Throughout the country, companies are treating customers to free and discounted java and treats. — Araceli Cruz, Teen Vogue, "Where to Get Free Coffee and Deals on National Coffee Day," 27 Sep. 2018 Cumberland Farms: Customers can score a free hot or iced java on National Coffee Day after texting FREECOFFEE to 64827 and receiving a mobile coupon. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "National Coffee Day 2018: Where to get free java," 22 Sep. 2018 Jewel Café + Bar This speciality coffee purveyor has carved out a reputation for stellar java and great burgers in an industrial-chic setting. — Annette Tan, Condé Nast Traveler, "16 Best Cafes in Singapore," 4 Mar. 2018 The never-ending good news about java could ease your worries, if not your jitters. — Jessica Girdwain, Redbook, "What's Your Health Confession?," 15 Feb. 2012

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