chai

noun

: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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The substitutability with coffee was even further cemented by a splash of my preferred milk, which brought it close to a super rich spiced tea, but much mellower than, say, masala chai. Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025 For drinks, whole allspice berries are a must-have for cozy sippers like mulled wine, spiced apple cider, or even chai tea. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024 Founded by Lynnette Dodson, the company offers several popular flavors, including apple spiced chai, a blend of apple chunks, ginger, clove and cinnamon. Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 So, go for the chili cheese toastie, stay for the vibes at the West Loop spot, and definitely order either chai or any of their lattes. Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for chai 

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chai was in 1974

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“Chai.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chai. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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chai

noun
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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