caff

noun

ˈkaf How to pronounce caff (audio)
Definition of caffnext
British
as in restaurant
a public establishment where meals are served to paying customers for consumption on the premises a simple East End caff that serves fish-and-chips and the like to a largely working-class clientele

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Recent Examples of caff According to the lawyers, half caff coffee has only half of the amount of caffeine as similar coffee products. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 Years of conditioning have given rise to rumours of packed beaches, mega-resorts and caffs selling full English breakfasts. — William Leigh, theweek, 14 May 2024
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  1. restaurant
  2. diner
Noun
  • To attract the cautious consumers, analysts say, restaurants and retailers need to have lower prices or demonstrate a distinct brand identity that people will pay extra for.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • The restaurant’s social media announcement blamed rising food, labor, and operating costs.
    — Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • To achieve this, the brand is teaming up with Lee of the Bite of Korea to introduce diners to Korean culture through food.
    — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • With guest demand still strong, the restaurant is hoping to give diners a little bit of certainty to their meals.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 13 July 2026
Definition of diner

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“Caff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caff. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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