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 selection of food on offer at Sandals – every cuisine under the sun served at 12 restaurants – is just as dazzling.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Then there are the countless bars and restaurants and shops that dot the strip.
    — Meka Boyle, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of restaurant
Noun
  • This isn’t the place to try to engage staffers in meandering conversations, but all are friendly and quick to share menu suggestions for curious diners.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Taco Bell's same-store sales declined by 4% as diners temporarily pulled back on visits due to the foodborne illness outbreak.
    — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of diner

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“Caff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caff. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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