decaf

noun

de·caf ˈdē-ˌkaf

: 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 coffee outperforms anything guzzled in West London, even the decaf. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 The group that knowingly drank decaf also improved, though less dramatically. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Unfortunately, the decaf options are limited to water, juices, and lemonade. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 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 See All Example Sentences for decaf

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Etymology

short for decaffeinated

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decaf was in 1956

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decaf

noun

de·caf ˈdē-ˌkaf

: decaffeinated coffee

decaf

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