coffee

/ˈkɒfi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: coffees · coffeeing · coffeed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một loại đồ uống được pha từ hạt cà phê trong nước nóng

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Noun

Examples

He and his friends used to order coffee whenever they went out.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A serving of this beverage.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một phần phục vụ của đồ uống này

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Noun

Examples

As I sip a coffee at Brasserie Balzar, two well-known intellectuals, one publisher and a Sorbonne professor were discussing Sarkozy's future: "He won't finish his mandate" says one.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Of a pale brown colour, like that of milk coffee.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Màu nâu nhạt giống như màu của cà phê sữa

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Of a table: a small, low table suitable for people in lounge seating to put coffee cups on.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Một loại bàn nhỏ, thấp phù hợp để đặt cốc cà phê

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “coffee” mean?

A beverage made by infusing the beans of the coffee plant in hot water.

Is “coffee” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.