chai

noun

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

Examples of chai in a Sentence

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Allison has been coming here for years, usually to get an iced dirty chai. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024 In 2023, Sunny had the opportunity to share The Chai Box chai at a Diwali celebration with Vice President, now Presidential nominee, Kamala Harris. Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 In addition to the specials, Harlem Coffee also offers classic espresso ($3.25), americano ($3.50), a standard latte ($5), chai tea latte ($5) and a matcha latte ($6). Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024 Once mixed with milk and sugar, as it’s often served, masala chai is sweet, spicy, and ultra creamy. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024 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 7 Nov. 2024.

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chai

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

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