coffee

A1 · Beginner Countable noun Cooking

n. one cup or portion of the drink.

n. a single serving of the beverage. Countable in informal or service contexts.

日本語:コーヒー※

“We sat in the café and ordered two coffees and a slice of cake.”

“After the meeting, the colleagues went out for several coffees to discuss the project in a more relaxed environment.”

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. the seeds or the ground powder used to make the drink.

n. the roasted seeds (beans) or the ground substance derived from the Coffea plant.

日本語:コーヒー※

“She bought a bag of fresh coffee and ground it at home.”

“The aroma of freshly ground coffee filled the kitchen long before the water had even finished boiling.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science

n. the tropical tree or bush that produces coffee beans.

n. any of several tropical African shrubs or small trees of the genus Coffea.

“Coffee grows best in high altitudes with plenty of rain and shade.”

“The plantation owner explained that the coffee requires specific soil conditions and a frost-free climate to thrive.”

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. a light or medium brown colour.

n. a shade of brown resembling the appearance of coffee, particularly when mixed with milk.

“The walls of the living room were painted a soft coffee colour.”

“She chose a coffee-coloured silk for the bridesmaids' dresses to complement the autumn wedding theme.”

A2 · Elementary

adj. used to describe things made for or used with coffee.

adj. used attributively to describe items associated with the preparation or consumption of coffee.

“He put his book down on the coffee table and went to answer the door.”

“The interior designer suggested a low coffee table to maintain the open feel of the lounge area.”

C1 · Advanced Informal

v. to meet someone to drink coffee together.

v. to consume coffee, often used to describe a social gathering centered around the beverage.

“We should coffee sometime next week and catch up on everything.”

“The two writers would often coffee at the local bistro while brainstorming ideas for their upcoming collaborative novel.”