How to Use java in a Sentence

java

noun
  • The blend has a similar taste to coffee, but a spiced, earthy aroma replaces the sharp bitterness of java.
    Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Just keep the java warm, please, and don’t ask too many questions.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Wall Street Journal The state of java: The best cities for coffee?
    Benjamin Oreskes, latimes.com, 28 Sep. 2017
  • The Pure Over is the brainchild of 32-year-old glass artist and java expert Etai Rahmil.
    Anna Rahmanan, Bon Appétit, 11 May 2021
  • This handy little instrument is both easy to use and clean, and brews about eight ounces of java.
    Christina Liao, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
  • Rhode Island A cup of Joe isn't necessary to get your java fix in this state.
    Rebecca Deczynski, Good Housekeeping, 4 June 2019
  • Just heat water, charge the Go, and suck down life-giving java in about 60 seconds.
    T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 7 Apr. 2020
  • The java joint's guardian angel also picked up a $2,500 tab – giving a free cup to any local at the café.
    Frank Miles, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2020
  • On Dude can relive the rush of their winning stretch runs with their morning java.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 10 Oct. 2017
  • Getting the perfect cup of java from your favorite barista is tough these days.
    New York Times, 8 May 2020
  • The smell of java is nonexistent as the air is thick with the sweet, piney aroma of weed being smoked by shop patrons.
    Gerrick D. Kennedy, latimes.com, 14 June 2018
  • For a dad who loves coffee, this java-in-a-jar project is the perfect homemade Father's Day gift.
    Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Wondering whether tonic’s best mate, gin, can join in the java mix?
    Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 24 May 2018
  • Make coffee (at home) If a cup of java — or tea — starts your morning on the right foot, have your caffeine in the morning, Goel says.
    NBC News, 17 June 2017
  • The city issued an alert at 2 am, but by the time Miller saw it she'd already been sipping her morning java.
    Clive Thompson, Wired, 17 Dec. 2019
  • Their family dog, Colombo, who adorably tagged along for the java run.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Jan. 2021
  • Ethan Hawke walked into a coffee shop for some java, and walked out with a role in a major Marvel project.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2021
  • The short answer is yes, cafes are allowed to keep pouring that sweet java, as long as their customers don’t stick around to drink it.
    Michael Russell, oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2020
  • Americans, who drink 400 million cups of coffee a day, will find a free jolt of java at these five places.
    Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Take it outside, Part 2 Start Sunday with some java — and then paddle down the river.
    Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2019
  • Moms who need to start the day with a java fix can get coffee delivered to their doors with this subscription.
    Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 28 Sep. 2022
  • That french press java needs to get insulated—and quick.
    Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2021
  • Brew your morning java with the collapsible Sea to Summit pour over system and your grounds of choice.
    Paige Triola, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020
  • For coffee lovers, the Buttress of Windsor is a jet-black, cold-brew coffee porter with a strong java flavor.
    Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2022
  • To take the edge off of flying, there are also boozy milkshakes in flavors like whiskey apple pie and Oreo java spiced rum.
    Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2019
  • In these java shops, my biggest challenge is hunting down an open seat.
    Matthew Kitchen, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2018
  • The never-ending good news about java could ease your worries, if not your jitters.
    Jessica Girdwain, Redbook, 15 Feb. 2012
  • Trade your java for a cup of green, ginger, or peppermint tea at least for the time being, which will help soothe your stomach.
    Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The shops may have to put up a warning that tells customers there is a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java.
    Jen Christensen, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018
  • The Arizona program is one of two dozen pilots over the past two years, aimed at changing how the world’s largest coffee maker serves its java.
    Peter Prengaman, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2023

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