How to Use coffee in a Sentence

coffee

noun
  • I bought a pound of coffee.
  • The lyric is slapped on the side of a coffee cup — that’s not cool.
    Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The captain leaves the room and comes back with coffee.
    Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Just call him on the phone or invite him to coffee and talk to him.
    Damon Young, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The First Draft Book Bar serves up coffee, wine, beer and snacks in the middle of the brick-walled store.
    USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • There’s no better way to start the day than with a great cup of coffee.
    Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
  • And the price of that burger or cup of coffee may be rising.
    Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Add a shot of espresso or a splash of black coffee to make a cafe mocha.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On Wall Street, investors woke up and smelled the coffee.
    Grady McGregor, Fortune, 22 May 2022
  • The coffee is sweet and slightly thick from the creamer.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 23 Sep. 2022
  • Howard Schultz said, just lower the price of your coffee.
    Andy Mills, Quartz, 8 May 2024
  • Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, or, of course, on their own.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The cup of coffee hasn’t changed, but the price has, and this means that inflation has gone up.
    Hilary Tetenabaum, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Red wine and coffee drinkers may want to find a darker shade to play it safe.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
  • Get a cup of coffee, use the restroom, plug in for eight minutes, top and go.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2023
  • To resell at the Strand for cash, earning enough for one tenth of a cup of coffee.
    Ginny Hogan, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2023
  • For some, the day doesn’t start without coffee and the friendly faces of The Today Show.
    Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • His wife won’t even take a moment to have coffee with him.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022
  • Think of these as a drink of water and a cup of coffee for your under eyes.
    Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 29 June 2022
  • The two head into the coffee chain where they're greeted by a Dunkin’ cashier.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Love and Bock first met each other over a cup of coffee in New York City in 2015.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE.com, 27 June 2022
  • By the time my coffee is ready, my mug is heated, and my cup of Joe stays warmer longer.
    Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
  • Raise your hand if coffee is the only thing getting you through the day.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 May 2022
  • Guests can also grab coffee there in the morning and drinks at night.
    Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
  • This is the equivalent amount of four or five cups of coffee.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024
  • One non-negotiable of the modern footballer is good coffee.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 29 June 2026
  • Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026
  • During the day, as guests flurry between classes and treatments, all roads can lead to The Roost for coffees and snacks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
  • Mocha, Yemen, is believed to be the birthplace of coffee as a beverage.
    Jenna Thompson june 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
  • There are chips, waffles, pancakes, ice cream, and ready to drink coffee and other beverages.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 28 June 2026

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