decaffeinated

adjective

de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˌ)dē-ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
-fē-ə-
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
decaffeinated tea

Examples of decaffeinated in a Sentence

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Instead of a caffeine-rich espresso latte, opt for an herbal tea or decaffeinated coffee. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 2 Feb. 2025 Drinking decaffeinated coffee was associated with 25 percent lower odds of mouth cancer. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024 All 14 studies collected information about coffee and tea consumption, with nine also collecting information about decaffeinated coffee. New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2024 The bacteria grew with caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, suggesting the findings aren’t necessarily related to caffeine. Christina Manian, Health, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decaffeinated 

Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decaffeinated was in 1921

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“Decaffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaffeinated. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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decaffeinated

adjective
de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˈ)dē-ˈkaf-(ē-)ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee

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