1 [U,C] the ROASTED seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them:
decaffeinated / instant coffee * ground / real coffee * a jar of coffee * a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees * coffee ice cream
2 [U] a hot drink made from coffee powder and boiling water. It may be drunk with milk and/or sugar added:
black / white coffee (= without / with milk) * Tea or coffee? * I'll just make the coffee. * Let's talk over coffee (= while drinking coffee). * a coffee machine
3 [C] a cup of coffee:
Two strong black coffees, please.
4 [U] the colour of coffee mixed with milk; light brown
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is coffee a noun, verb, or something else?
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