decaf

[ dee-kaf ]

noun

1. decaffeinated coffee or tea.

adjective

1. decaffeinated.

decaf

/ ˈdiːkæf /

noun

1. decaffeinated coffee

adjective

1. decaffeinated

Word History and Origins

Origin of decaf¹

By shortening

Example Sentences

Every single day starts with an entire pot of Starbucks decaf espresso.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not like I like them because of how they taste. I like them because of how they make me feel,” Carpenter said, before telling Dimoldenberg that she gives off “decaf energy.”

From Salon

Beyond serving size and the caffeinated/decaf divide, the surveys made no accommodation for the various ways coffee is served.

From Science Daily

I tried everything I could think of: switched to decaf coffee, gave up all alcohol, started meditating and even found a lullaby playlist to condition my body into sleep mode.

From Seattle Times

“Banning European Method decaf would defy science and harm Americans’ health,” said National Coffee Association president and CEO Bill Murray.

From Salon

Related Words

• caffeine
• cappuccino
• espresso