decaf
word
/ˈdikæf/
/dˈiːkæf/
Definition
A type of coffee from which most or all of the caffeine has been removed. Often used for people who want to avoid caffeine but still enjoy coffee.
Usage & Nuances
'Decaf' is informal and commonly used in cafes to order or describe coffee. Full term is 'decaffeinated coffee.' Can refer to coffee or sometimes tea. Often used with 'a cup of decaf' or 'decaf latte.' Not totally caffeine-free; contains small amounts.
Spanish: descafeinadoPortuguese (BR): descafeinadoPortuguese (PT): descafeinadoChinese (Simplified): 无咖啡因咖啡Chinese (Traditional): 無咖啡因咖啡Hindi: कैफीन-रहित कॉफीArabic: قهوة منزوعة الكافيينBengali: ডিক্যাফ (ক্যাফেইনমুক্ত কফি)Russian: кофе без кофеинаJapanese: カフェイン抜き - デカフェVietnamese: cà phê không caffeinKorean: 디카페인 커피Turkish: kafeinsiz kahveUrdu: کیفین کے بغیر کافیIndonesian: kopi tanpa kafein
Example Sentences
I would like a cup of decaf, please.
basic
She drinks only decaf in the evening.
basic
Decaf is better if you are sensitive to caffeine.
basic
Can I get a decaf latte instead?
natural
I switched to decaf after having trouble sleeping.
natural
Most people can't even tell the difference between regular and decaf.
natural