caffeine

noun
caf·​feine | \ ka-ˈfēn How to pronounce caffeine (audio) , ˈka-ˌfēn\

Definition of caffeine

: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, cacao, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic

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Examples of caffeine in a Sentence

Her doctor told her to avoid caffeine.

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The same effect as putting caffeine in the municipal drinking water. Peter Hartlaub, SFChronicle.com, "Renel Brooks-Moon was born for this; SF Giants announcer has her father’s voice," 19 Aug. 2019 Tuello handed her a cup of coffee, just one human in a free, caffeine-permitting country to another, and the ordinariness of it—the banality, maybe—felt somehow obscene. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, "When Women Are Accused of Complicity," 17 Aug. 2019 Need a caffeine boost before that 7 a.m. class or a place to pull your first all-nighter? Danielle Woodward, azcentral, "Everything you need to know about going to college in metro Phoenix. Seriously, everything," 17 Aug. 2019 The cucumber juice and the cold temperature act as anti-inflammatory compresses while the caffeine in the teabag will decrease fluid and improve circulation under the eyes. Vogue, "How to Get Rid of Under Eye Bags," 16 Aug. 2019 And yet Williams was clearly more concerned with getting her caffeine juice. Dan Gartland, SI.com, "Venus Williams Ordered a Cup of Coffee in the Middle of a Match," 15 Aug. 2019 Those who are vata dominant should minimize cold and raw foods and too much caffeine. Cynthia Sass, Mph, Health.com, "What Is the Ayurvedic Diet—and Can It Help You Lose Weight?," 12 Aug. 2019 Unlike caffeine, alcohol and nicotine within four hours of bedtime did affect how well people slept. Linda Carroll, NBC News, "An extra cup of coffee could up the odds of a migraine," 8 Aug. 2019 Running a start-up, late nights can often mesh into early mornings and caffeine is a must. Allure, "Sunday Scaries Just Launched CBD-Infused Energy Shots," 7 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of caffeine

circa 1823, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for caffeine

German Kaffein, from Kaffee coffee, from French café

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caffeine

noun

English Language Learners Definition of caffeine

: a substance that is found especially in coffee and tea and that makes you feel more awake

caffeine

noun
caf·​feine | \ ka-ˈfēn How to pronounce caffeine (audio) , ˈka-ˌfēn\

Kids Definition of caffeine

: a substance found especially in coffee and tea that makes a person feel more awake

caffeine

noun
caf·​feine | \ ka-ˈfēn, ˈka-ˌ; ˈkaf-ē-ən How to pronounce caffeine (audio) \

Medical Definition of caffeine

: a bitter alkaloid C8H10N4O2 found especially in coffee, tea, and kola nuts and used medicinally as a stimulant and diuretic

Other Words from caffeine

caffeinic \ ka-​ˈfē-​nik How to pronounce caffeinic (audio) , ˌkaf-​ē-​ˈin-​ik How to pronounce caffeinic (audio) \ adjective

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