English · Word Candidate

Java

/ˈd͡ʒɑːvə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Javas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A chicken of the Java breed which was developed in the United States.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A blend of coffee imported from the island of Java.

Noun

Sources & notes

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

Sense 3

Meaning · English

Coffee in general.

NounRegister: US, colloquial

Examples

45 have some joe Week's almost over—now bring it home. Austrian researchers found that a cup of java resulted in a 45-minute boost of brain activity in the regions responsible for attention, concentration, and short-term memory.

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 4

Meaning · English

A dance popular in France in the early 20th century.

Noun

Examples

The java is the dance of the moment among a certain less desirable crowd, and this prohibition is enough to keep out the desperadoes who foregather every afternoon at the Petit-Balcon dance hall down the street.

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).

Common questions

What does “Java” mean?

A chicken of the Java breed which was developed in the United States.

Is “Java” formal or informal?

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