decaf
noun
de·caf
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Definition of decaf
: decaffeinated coffee
Examples of decaf in a Sentence
Would you like regular coffee or decaf?
Can I have a decaf, please?
Recent Examples on the Web
The study found decaf drinkers had a 7% higher chance of developing cardiovascular disease as well. — Jay Cannon, USA TODAY, "Is coffee healthy or not? Here's how much you should drink — and how much is too much," 24 Aug. 2019 My biggest issue is the inconvenience decaf causes. — Jim Gaffigan, CBS News, "Jim Gaffigan: Decaf coffee is un-American," 11 Aug. 2019 Another issue is that some Brooklyn area cafes are serving tots decaf shots of espresso. — Charlotte Hilton Andersen, Redbook, "Parenting," 16 Feb. 2012 Jammal often answers questions about antioxidant and caffeine levels in tea, including that decaf does, in fact, have caffeine. — Stephanie Cain, Fortune, "Meet a Tea Sommelier: She’ll Tell You You’re Most Likely Drinking Your Tea Wrong," 8 June 2019 Shiru offers drip, decaf, espresso, cold brew, and nitro coffee, as well as four types of tea, six types of lattes, and orange juice. — Fox News, "Students ‘pay’ for coffee with personal data," 4 Oct. 2018 The drinks can be customized with extra protein powder, extra coffee shots (or made decaf) or adjustments to amounts of any of the ingredients. — Sara Kennedy, The Seattle Times, "Get your morning protein shake — from Starbucks," 14 Aug. 2018 Some of us do not drink coffee at all, only tea, and would prefer decaf after 5 or 6 in the evening, just as many people prefer/require decaf coffee in the evening. — Heloise, Houston Chronicle, "Celebrate celery!," 4 July 2018 And even better — this protection applies to coffee consumers of any kind, including decaf and instant coffee fans. — Julie Mazziotta, PEOPLE.com, "Coffee Drinkers Are Less Likely to Die Early, Says New Study," 3 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'decaf.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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decaf
noun
English Language Learners Definition of decaf
: coffee that does not contain caffeine : decaffeinated coffee
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