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?
Recent Examples on the Web 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 Brew a flavorful decaf tea like peppermint, cinnamon, chocolate, or a fruity variety to satisfy this expectation. Diana Kelly Levey, Health, 12 June 2024 Methylene chloride has long been commonly used in the decaf industry, but some companies have added alternative methods to their toolbox or suspended use entirely. Kristen Rogers, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 Unfortunately, the decaf options are limited to water, juices, and lemonade. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decaf 

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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 2 Jul. 2024.

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decaf

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

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