How to Use java in a Sentence

java

noun
  • Don’t blame us if your friends want to keep coming over for some java.
    — Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Just keep the java warm, please, and don’t ask too many questions.
    — The Editors, Field & Stream, 15 Apr. 2020
  • Getting the perfect cup of java from your favorite barista is tough these days.
    — New York Times, 8 May 2020
  • In these java shops, my biggest challenge is hunting down an open seat.
    — Matthew Kitchen, WSJ, 2 Aug. 2018
  • Wondering whether tonic’s best mate, gin, can join in the java mix?
    — Grace Dickinson, Philly.com, 24 May 2018
  • This handy little instrument is both easy to use and clean, and brews about eight ounces of java.
    — Christina Liao, Forbes, 9 Nov. 2021
  • On Dude can relive the rush of their winning stretch runs with their morning java.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 10 Oct. 2017
  • The never-ending good news about java could ease your worries, if not your jitters.
    — Jessica Girdwain, Redbook, 15 Feb. 2012
  • Coffee offers a variety of roasts and blends for java lovers.
    — NBC News, 27 Nov. 2018
  • Their family dog, Colombo, who adorably tagged along for the java run.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 Jan. 2021
  • Moms who need to start the day with a java fix can get coffee delivered to their doors with this subscription.
    — Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 28 Sep. 2022
  • The smell of java is nonexistent as the air is thick with the sweet, piney aroma of weed being smoked by shop patrons.
    — Gerrick D. Kennedy, latimes.com, 14 June 2018
  • The short answer is yes, cafes are allowed to keep pouring that sweet java, as long as their customers don’t stick around to drink it.
    — Michael Russell, oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2020
  • But all three of Ina Garten’s best brownie recipes use a type of java that packs even more flavor than a cup of joe.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Just heat water, charge the Go, and suck down life-giving java in about 60 seconds.
    — T. Edward Nickens, Field & Stream, 7 Apr. 2020
  • Trade your java for a cup of green, ginger, or peppermint tea at least for the time being, which will help soothe your stomach.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 1 Mar. 2023
  • The shops may have to put up a warning that tells customers there is a possible cancer risk linked to their morning jolt of java.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN, 30 Mar. 2018
  • Americans, who drink 400 million cups of coffee a day, will find a free jolt of java at these five places.
    — Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2019
  • Ethan Hawke walked into a coffee shop for some java, and walked out with a role in a major Marvel project.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2021
  • To take the edge off of flying, there are also boozy milkshakes in flavors like whiskey apple pie and Oreo java spiced rum.
    — Josie Sexton, The Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2019
  • For a dad who loves coffee, this java-in-a-jar project is the perfect homemade Father's Day gift.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2023
  • Arabica rules—more than 150 million people in this country jump-start their day with a java jolt.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Brew your morning java with the collapsible Sea to Summit pour over system and your grounds of choice.
    — Paige Triola, Popular Mechanics, 16 Mar. 2020
  • The java joint's guardian angel also picked up a $2,500 tab – giving a free cup to any local at the café.
    — Frank Miles, Fox News, 1 Dec. 2020
  • To reap the most nutrients from your java, skip the sugar and milk and enjoy it black (preferably filtered) to sip your way to better health.
    — Laura Schober, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The Arizona program is one of two dozen pilots over the past two years, aimed at changing how the world’s largest coffee maker serves its java.
    — Peter Prengaman, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Take it outside, Part 2 Start Sunday with some java — and then paddle down the river.
    — Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2019
  • Seyfried then asked Sweeney to spill on her own java preferences, which prompted an unexpected answer.
    — Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
  • In addition to the java, $1,000 donations are being made in each city.
    — Detroit Free Press Staff, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2017
  • The Pure Over is the brainchild of 32-year-old glass artist and java expert Etai Rahmil.
    — Anna Rahmanan, Bon Appétit, 11 May 2021

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