chai

noun

: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

Examples of chai in a Sentence

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So, go for the chili cheese toastie, stay for the vibes at the West Loop spot, and definitely order either chai or any of their lattes. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 Many celebs have been ditching dark winter shades for a more natural glossy look this season, with vanilla chai nails having their moment earlier this fall. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024 Chawla told Newsweek that, while many Westerners make chai with syrups and blends, this was not correct. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 What to order: The server recommended the Adeni chai and the Mazajj latte. Shafaq Patel, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chai 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chai was in 1974

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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.

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chai

noun
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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