Synonyms for

Coffee

Verb / ˈkɑ:fi: / / ˈkɔ:fi: / Another word for coffee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a hot drink made from ground coffee beans

Synonyms & similar words

java coffeebean burntumber coffeeberry deepbrown umber coffeetree chocolate java joe brew mud café espresso cappuccino latte mocha perk stimulant

Synonyms by register

Formal

caffeinated beverage stimulant drink

Informal

joe java cup of mud rocket fuel

Literary

dark brew morning elixir nectar of the gods

Antonyms

tea water juice soda milk herbal infusion

Common collocations

  • hot coffee
  • iced coffee
  • black coffee
  • cup of coffee
  • strong coffee
  • freshly brewed coffee
  • coffee break
  • coffee shop

Word family

noun coffee
verb coffee
adjective coffee

Usage note

While 'coffee' can sometimes be used as a verb (e.g., 'to coffee someone'), it is much more common as a noun. The adjective form is also rare.

Example sentences

  1. I love the smell of coffee in the morning.
  2. My mom drinks coffee with cream and sugar.
  3. I'm too young to drink coffee.
  4. My dad drinks coffee to help him wake up.
  5. The coffee shop is my favorite place to study.

Quotes

  • Behind every successful woman is a substantial amount of coffee.
  • Way too much coffee. But if it weren't for the coffee, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever.
  • Coffee is a language in itself.

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