decaf

noun

de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

Examples of decaf in a Sentence

Would you like regular coffee or decaf? Can I have a decaf, please?
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Your choice between regular and decaf should align with your preferences and health needs. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024 With her nails applied and an iced decaf oat latte in hand, Roan picks up her phone to take a look at her most recent stats. Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2024 Make my favorite Nespresso drink again from home, but decaf. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 26 June 2024 Past reports—including a 2023 report by the Clean Label Project—have highlighted elevated levels of methylene chloride in certain coffee brands’ decaf products. Sarah Garone, Health, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for decaf 

Word History

Etymology

short for decaffeinated

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaf was in 1956

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“Decaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaf. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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decaf

noun
de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

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