Coffee — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkȯ-fē/ cof·fee

Meaning & Definition of Coffee

Coffee (noun)

  1. a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant
  2. any of several Old World tropical plants (genus Coffea and especially C. arabica and C. canephora) of the madder family that are widely cultivated in warm regions for their seeds from which coffee is prepared
  3. coffee seeds especially roasted and often ground

Coffee (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in coffeehouse, tea shop

    similar: coffeehouse, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop (chiefly British), pizzeria, bar, barroom, inn, tavern, chophouse, steak house, greasy spoon, hash house, cafeteria, lunch counter, luncheonette, lunchroom, snack bar, beanery, café, caff (British), diner, eatery, grill, restaurant

  2. as in coffeehouses, tea shops

    similar: coffeehouses, estaminets, teahouses, tearooms, tea shops (chiefly British), pizzerias, barrooms, bars, inns, taverns, chophouses, steak houses, greasy spoons, hash houses, cafeterias, lunch counters, luncheonettes, lunchrooms, snack bars, beaneries, cafés, caffs (British), diners, eateries, grills, restaurants

  3. as in tea table, refectory table

    similar: refectory table, tea table, board, table, bar, counter, buffet, sideboard, side table, bed table, card table

  4. as in tea tables, refectory tables

    similar: refectory tables, tea tables, boards, tables, bars, counters, buffets, sideboards, side tables, bed tables, card tables

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Coffee

The most common words with a similar meaning to Coffee:

Chiefly British: tea shop, tea shops
British: caff, caffs
coffeehouse, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, pizzeria, bar, barroom, inn, tavern, chophouse, steak house, greasy spoon, hash house, cafeteria, lunch counter, luncheonette, lunchroom, snack bar, beanery, café, diner, eatery, grill, restaurant, coffeehouses, estaminets, teahouses, tearooms, pizzerias, barrooms, bars, inns, taverns, chophouses, steak houses, greasy spoons, hash houses, cafeterias, lunch counters, luncheonettes

Origin & Etymology of Coffee

Italian & Turkish; Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa

First known use: 1598

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Coffee

Words & Phrases Containing Coffee

coffee bar, coffee bean, coffee break, coffee cake, coffee hour, coffee klatch, coffee maker, coffee mill, coffee ring

Frequently Asked Questions about Coffee

What does "Coffee" mean?

"Coffee" means a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant. As a noun, it is defined as: a beverage made by percolation, infusion, or decoction from the roasted and ground seeds of a coffee plant. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Coffee"?

Other words for "Coffee" include coffeehouse, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop, pizzeria, bar and barroom. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Coffee" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Coffee"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Coffee". Common alternatives include coffeehouse, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop, pizzeria, bar, barroom, inn and tavern.

Is "Coffee" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Coffee" is a noun.

Is "Coffee" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A1-level word, "Coffee" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.

How do you pronounce "Coffee"?

"Coffee" is pronounced /ˈkȯ-fē/ and divided into syllables as cof·fee.

What is the origin of the word "Coffee"?

"Coffee" comes from Italian & Turkish; Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa. First known use: 1598.

What is another word for "Coffee" meaning "as in coffeehouse, tea shop"?

When "Coffee" (noun) means as in coffeehouse, tea shop, synonyms include coffeehouse, estaminet, teahouse, tearoom, tea shop and pizzeria.