How to Use kava in a Sentence

kava

noun

• The muddy-brown drink is made from the crushed roots of the kava plant and produces a mild sedative effect.
  — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 10 July 2018
• Olvia Wilde prepares the kava while Nick Kroll grills up some plantains.
  — Vulture, 6 Oct. 2022
• Please make sure the views of Kavasutra do not brand the kava community as a whole.
  — Dan Sweeney, Sun-Sentinel.com, 12 July 2018
• This numbness happens quickly and is the first of kava’s effects.
  — Rachelle Robinett, Bon Appetit, 3 Apr. 2017
• Their most popular is kava, which is a root grown in the Pacific Islands.
  — Kayla O'Brien, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2017
• Also try kava, the traditional drink of Fiji made from the root of a pepper plant mixed with water.
  — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 8 Nov. 2019
• That involved going to a ceremony where these guys were pounding kava root with a stone and putting it into a drink.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2019
• But, just as the stirring of the royal kava root is done with deliberation, change in Tonga looks set to progress at an equally sedate rate.
  — Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 June 2024
• The woman chugging kava with Fijians and braving temple food in Rajasthan.
  — Rachel Aviv, The New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2017
• During his visit, Charles was appointed honorary chief and drank kava.
  — Mica Soellner, Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2021
• Many sober bars also serve coffee or drinks made with CBD or kava, a psychoactive root that, when consumed, can produce some mild sedative effects.
  — Scottie Andrew, CNN, 27 July 2024
• The Duke reportedly took part in kava-drinking rituals, as did his son, Prince Charles, during his 2018 visit.
  — Caitlin O'Kane, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2021
• It’s widely sold in Florida — except in Sarasota County, which banned it — mainly at gas stations, smoke shops and kava bars.
  — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
• Others include ‘awa (kava), kukui (candlenut), mai‘a (banana), niu (coconut), ‘uala (sweet potato), and ‘ulu (breadfruit).
  — National Geographic, 2 July 2019
• Imbibing is not as easy as visiting a bar, however: The tradition of kava and grog involves ceremony and storytelling, and a few hours of making new friends.
  — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2018
• Gather inside the community house for a kava ceremony with the village elders.
  — National Geographic, 10 Sep. 2019
• Dinners are communal and hosted by a different team member each night, and there’s also a nightly kava ceremony for further bonding with the longtime staff.
  — Kathryn Romeyn, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2023
• This product has quickly become a leader with its unique mix of CBD and kava extracts, essential oils, and botanicals that help create an intimate experience like no other.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Mar. 2023
• Concerning kava Kava is a plant found on some Pacific Islands and is used in traditional herbal remedies for the treatment of anxiety, insomnia, stress, and other ailments.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
• However, despite being natural, some herbal teas, such as ginkgo biloba, St. John's wort, and kava, may interact with blood thinners and other medications.
  — Lindsey Desoto, Health, 15 July 2024
• The products include biological molecules such as coenzyme Q10, creatine, glucosamine, omega-3 fatty acids, gingko, kava, milk thistle and many more.
  — Bradley J. Fikes, sandiegouniontribune.com, 5 May 2017
• Consuming kava products alongside alcohol or drugs like benzodiazepines (e.g. Valium and Xanax) can heighten the sedative effects.
  — Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 26 June 2024
• Beyond its beaches, travelers can immerse themselves in the local culture by visiting crafts markets and participating in traditional kava ceremonies.
  — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2023

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024