coffeecoffee /ˈkɔfi, ˈkɑ-/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 1
[uncountable] a hot, dark brown drink that has a slightly bitter taste: Do you want a cup of coffee? She gave me a cup of strong black coffee (=coffee with no milk added).2[uncountable] coffee beans, or the brown powder that is made by crushing coffee beans, used to make coffee: a pound of coffee Sorry, all I have is instant coffee (=a powder used to make coffee quickly).3[countable] a cup of this drink: That’s four coffees and two pieces of apple pie, right?4[countable] a type of coffee that has a particular taste: A variety of gourmet coffees are on sale.5[uncountable] a light brown color [Origin: 1500–1600 Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa] → see also wake up and smell the coffee at wake up (3)
[uncountable] a hot, dark brown drink that has a slightly bitter taste: Do you want a cup of coffee? She gave me a cup of strong black coffee (=coffee with no milk added).2[uncountable] coffee beans, or the brown powder that is made by crushing coffee beans, used to make coffee: a pound of coffee Sorry, all I have is instant coffee (=a powder used to make coffee quickly).3[countable] a cup of this drink: That’s four coffees and two pieces of apple pie, right?4[countable] a type of coffee that has a particular taste: A variety of gourmet coffees are on sale.5[uncountable] a light brown color [Origin: 1500–1600 Italian caffè, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwa] → see also wake up and smell the coffee at wake up (3)