decaffeinated coffee
Definition
- Noun:
- Coffee with the caffeine removed: A type of coffee beverage from which most of the naturally occurring caffeine has been extracted.
Usage
- Decaffeinated coffee is a common choice for people who enjoy the taste of coffee but wish to avoid or limit their caffeine intake, especially in the evening.
- It is typically prepared and served in the same ways as regular coffee (e.g., brewed, instant, espresso).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "Switched to decaf": A common informal phrase meaning someone has switched from regular coffee to decaffeinated coffee.
- I've switched to decaf in the afternoons.
Variants and Related Words
- Decaf (n, informal): A common shortened, informal term for decaffeinated coffee.
- I'll just have a decaf, please.
- Decaffeinate (v): The process of removing caffeine from coffee beans, tea leaves, or other substances.
- They use a special method to decaffeinate the beans.
Synonyms
- Caffeine-free coffee: A synonym emphasizing the absence of caffeine.
- Decaf (informal abbreviation).
Notes
- The term specifically refers to the beverage. The process of making it is called decaffeination.
- It is distinct from naturally low-caffeine coffee varieties; "decaffeinated" implies an active process has been applied to remove the caffeine.
Noun
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coffee with the caffeine removed
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