caffeinated

adjective

caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce caffeinated (audio) -fē-ə- How to pronounce caffeinated (audio)
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
caffeinated workers
caffeinated rhythms of electronic musicMarc Weingarten
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee

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Drinking caffeinated beverages in excess can also contribute to dehydration. Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025 Lavazza will also be serving up caffeinated classics like cappuccinos, iced Americanos and iced lattes, as well as the fan-favorite espresso martini. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025 There’s matcha lattes, bright-green, caffeinated beverages that sometimes come cut through with red strawberry syrup, resembling blood splashed on a lawn. Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2025 Novel Strand, in Baker, operates as a cafe in the mornings to extend its hours as a hub and give options for folks looking for caffeinated brews. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for caffeinated

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1896, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of caffeinated was circa 1896

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“Caffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/caffeinated. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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caffeinated

adjective
caf·​fein·​at·​ed ˈkaf-ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce caffeinated (audio)
1
: stimulated by or as if by caffeine
2
: containing caffeine
caffeinated coffee
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