decaf

noun/ˈdiːkæf/

Frequency rank: #18,174 most common English word

Meaning

coffee from which most of the caffeine has been removed.

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Example sentence

She ordered decaf at the coffee shop because she wanted to sleep well that night.

Synonyms & related words

  • decaffeinated

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