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Examples of decaf in a Sentence
Would you like regular coffee or decaf?
Can I have a decaf, please?
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Keep in mind that decaf does not always mean caffeine-free.6
Stay hydrated: Coffee's diuretic effect can lead to dehydration, lowering magnesium even more.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Jan. 2025
According to a website associated with the product, customers can buy 2-pound bags of morning coffee, bold coffee and Swiss water decaf coffee for $29.99 each.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
On a recent morning, Maria Dominguez pours him a cup of decaf, black, two sugars.
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Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Your choice between regular and decaf should align with your preferences and health needs.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 8 Oct. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
short for decaffeinated
First Known Use
1956, in the meaning defined above
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“Decaf.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaf. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
decaf
noun
de·caf
ˈdē-ˌkaf
: decaffeinated coffee
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