How to Use coffee in a Sentence

coffee

noun
  • I bought a pound of coffee.
  • There’s no better way to start the day than with a great cup of coffee.
    Outside Online, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Plus, the internal heater will keep your coffee hot and fresh for up to four hours.
    Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Just bring your favorite coffee grounds, add hot water, and this little machine does the rest.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Ever get carried away with a good book only to realize your coffee is cold?
    Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Post workout, don't just go your separate ways—take some extra time to grab a coffee or juice and have a quality catch-up.
    Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025
  • Despite the price volatility, demand for coffee remains strong.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Step through the red-brick facade any morning of the week for a coffee and a nosh—and don’t miss out on the latkes served with applesauce and sour cream or the matzo ball soup.
    Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Folks frequently stop in for a cup of coffee or tea with a pastry and to take advantage of the free Wi-Fi and convivial workspace.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Sarah, who declined to use her real name, says Weinberg expressed an interest in her career and suggested the two meet for coffee.
    Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Meanwhile, John's enjoying his morning coffee while admiring the postcard-perfect view from his front porch.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 14 Nov. 2022
  • This blend of water and milk protein concentrate delivers big on protein (30 grams per serving) and caffeine (about as much as is in one cup of coffee).
    Men's Health, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Instructing a virtual assistant to order your coffee eliminates the burden of tapping on your phone.
    Kate Murphy, WSJ, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Reignite creativity by making something useless—a haiku poem about your morning coffee, a sculpture of yourself, a short story intended for no audience.
    Dale Whelehan, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
  • Many Chromebooks have a flimsy feel, but the CX1 offers a spill-resistant keyboard for anyone who might be clumsy with their morning coffee.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The price of coffee futures on the commodities market has hit a record-high $4.30 per pound, the coffee-news website Sprudge reported on Thursday.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
  • The lyric is slapped on the side of a coffee cup — that’s not cool.
    Joe Coscarelli, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2023
  • The captain leaves the room and comes back with coffee.
    Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
  • Just call him on the phone or invite him to coffee and talk to him.
    Damon Young, Washington Post, 2 Dec. 2022
  • The First Draft Book Bar serves up coffee, wine, beer and snacks in the middle of the brick-walled store.
    USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
  • And the price of that burger or cup of coffee may be rising.
    Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Add a shot of espresso or a splash of black coffee to make a cafe mocha.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Howard Schultz said, just lower the price of your coffee.
    Andy Mills, Quartz, 8 May 2024
  • Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea, or, of course, on their own.
    Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The cup of coffee hasn’t changed, but the price has, and this means that inflation has gone up.
    Hilary Tetenabaum, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Get a cup of coffee, use the restroom, plug in for eight minutes, top and go.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2023
  • To resell at the Strand for cash, earning enough for one tenth of a cup of coffee.
    Ginny Hogan, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2023
  • For some, the day doesn’t start without coffee and the friendly faces of The Today Show.
    Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The two head into the coffee chain where they're greeted by a Dunkin’ cashier.
    Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Guests can also grab coffee there in the morning and drinks at night.
    Christina Liao, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023

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