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
  • The staff are attentive and put in a lot of effort, ready to share tips and favourite restaurants, and really go the extra mile to make your stay pleasant and memorable.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Beyond that, the nearest cafés and restaurants are just three blocks away.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • Without another person’s preferences to weigh, diners can set their own pace or try restaurants that might not appeal to their usual companions.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Slowly, always slowly, and always in the company of a human server, the robot transports dishes to diners’ tables, where the human server distributes them.
    — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of diner

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

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