Examples of chai in a Sentence
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But among the dozens of blends, chai stands out with its unique and powerful flavor.
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Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white chalkboard on a morning in early March highlights cinnamon chai for $2.50 and a ginger rum hot toddy at the full-service bar for $11.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
January 5, 2024 Fried safi fish, marinated pieces of beef tikka, and sweet, aromatic chai karak are some of the flavors that ran through my childhood in Bahrain.
—Katy Gillett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2024
How else to describe the chef-y breakfast burritos (available on a cassava tortilla) and iced dirty chai that seem to cure everything?
—Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
Holi at Dupont Circle and the Ven The annual celebration of the Indian holiday of Holi in Dupont has two pieces this year: Head to Dupont Circle park at noon for a DJ; dance performances by Virginia’s Studio Dhoom, which has performed at the White House and Wizards games; and complimentary chai.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The warm chai offered free to guests dining-in is an especially nice touch.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
New cocktails include the Rest in Peach with vodka and peach liqueur; Daily Double with gin and absinthe; and Bootlegger with bourbon, Scotch, chai and Angostura bitters.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023
Other bestsellers include cinnamon cream cold brew ($6.49) and a chai tea latte ($5.49).
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2024
The black-and-white chalkboard on a morning in early March highlights cinnamon chai for $2.50 and a ginger rum hot toddy at the full-service bar for $11.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 14 Mar. 2024
January 5, 2024 Fried safi fish, marinated pieces of beef tikka, and sweet, aromatic chai karak are some of the flavors that ran through my childhood in Bahrain.
—Katy Gillett, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Jan. 2024
How else to describe the chef-y breakfast burritos (available on a cassava tortilla) and iced dirty chai that seem to cure everything?
—Mosha Lundström Halbert, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2023
Holi at Dupont Circle and the Ven The annual celebration of the Indian holiday of Holi in Dupont has two pieces this year: Head to Dupont Circle park at noon for a DJ; dance performances by Virginia’s Studio Dhoom, which has performed at the White House and Wizards games; and complimentary chai.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
The warm chai offered free to guests dining-in is an especially nice touch.
—Jill Cassidy, The Arizona Republic, 16 Jan. 2024
New cocktails include the Rest in Peach with vodka and peach liqueur; Daily Double with gin and absinthe; and Bootlegger with bourbon, Scotch, chai and Angostura bitters.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2023
Other bestsellers include cinnamon cream cold brew ($6.49) and a chai tea latte ($5.49).
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 14 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea
First Known Use
1974, in the meaning defined above
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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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chai
noun
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk
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