decaf

noun

de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

Examples of decaf in a Sentence

Would you like regular coffee or decaf? Can I have a decaf, please?
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The study, published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, found this link whether people drank regular or decaf, and even among those who added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 July 2026 The group that knowingly drank decaf also improved, though less dramatically. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 But the group that knowingly drank decaf also experienced significant relief, while the water group saw essentially no change. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026 For espresso martini fans who love the flavor but not necessarily the midnight caffeine rush, Luxardo is betting that decaf may be the next evolution of one of the cocktail world's biggest success stories. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for decaf

Word History

Etymology

short for decaffeinated

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaf was in 1956

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“Decaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaf. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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decaf

noun
de·​caf ˈdē-ˌkaf How to pronounce decaf (audio)
: decaffeinated coffee

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