Irish coffee

noun

: hot sugared coffee and Irish whiskey topped with whipped cream

Examples of Irish coffee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Irish Coffee Irish coffee is a popular after-dinner drink that combines hot black coffee, Irish whiskey, and sugar and is topped with a hefty layer of cream. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 29 Oct. 2024 Browned Butter Irish Coffee For a decadent twist on a classic Irish coffee, this version incorporates the rich flavors of browned butter bourbon. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 21 Sep. 2024 There are two types of Irish coffee glasses: the Georgian tulip, and the mug (commonly called a toddy glass). Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 9 July 2024 Items available to-go will be Irish coffees, Bloody Mary’s plus boozy versions of their breakfast smoothies. Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Irish coffee 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Irish coffee was in 1875

Dictionary Entries Near Irish coffee

Cite this Entry

“Irish coffee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Irish%20coffee. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!