word-vault/dist/data/cards/co/coffee.json

A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.

{
    "term": "coffee",
    "partOfSpeech": "noun",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "a1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "the roasted seeds (called coffee beans) of a tropical bush; a powder made from them",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "ground/real/instant coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "decaffeinated coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a jar of coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a blend of Brazilian and Colombian coffees"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a coffee plantation"
                },
                {
                    "text": "coffee ice cream"
                },
                {
                    "text": "coffee beans"
                },
                {
                    "text": "An inviting smell of coffee wafted into the room."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Would you like real or instant coffee?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a packet of freshly ground coffee"
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["strong", "weak", "black"],
                "… of coffee": ["cup", "mug", "pot"],
                "verb + coffee": ["drink", "have", "take"],
                "coffee + verb": ["get cold", "go cold", "be laced with something"],
                "coffee + noun": ["cup", "mug", "machine"],
                "preposition": ["in your coffee"],
                "phrases": [
                    "an aroma of coffee",
                    "a smell of coffee",
                    "coffee-making facilities"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "a hot drink made from coffee powder and boiling water. It may be drunk with milk and/or sugar added.",
            "sensetop": "for coffeeover coffee",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "to **drink/sip coffee**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Do you want to **have coffee** with me sometime?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "**black/white coffee** *(= without/with milk)*"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **cup of coffee**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a **coffee cup/mug**"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let's meet for coffee tomorrow.",
                    "contextForm": "for coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "We went for coffee at a small cafe in the high street."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was sitting at the kitchen table, enjoying her morning coffee."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Tea or coffee?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'll just **make the coffee**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let's talk over coffee *(= while drinking coffee)*.",
                    "contextForm": "over coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "I ask for coffee with milk and no sugar."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a mug/pot of coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Do you drink coffee?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He brought in two mugs of steaming coffee."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I'll make some coffee for breakfast."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She drinks very milky coffee with lots of sugar."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Tea and coffee-making facilities are available in the kitchen."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The others will be back soon—I'll go and make some fresh coffee."
                },
                {
                    "text": "a mug of strong black coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "a pot of piping hot coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "coffee laced with cognac"
                },
                {
                    "text": "freshly brewed coffee"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He took a sip of his coffee."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I have milk but no sugar in my coffee."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Drinks"],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["strong", "weak", "black"],
                "… of coffee": ["cup", "mug", "pot"],
                "verb + coffee": ["drink", "have", "take"],
                "coffee + verb": ["get cold", "go cold", "be laced with something"],
                "coffee + noun": ["cup", "mug", "machine"],
                "preposition": ["in your coffee"],
                "phrases": [
                    "an aroma of coffee",
                    "a smell of coffee",
                    "coffee-making facilities"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "a cup of coffee",
            "cefr": "a1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Do you want to go and **get a coffee**?"
                },
                {
                    "text": "Two strong black coffees, please."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I had two coffees while I waited."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Let's go for a coffee when you've finished your essay."
                }
            ],
            "collocations": {
                "adjective": ["strong", "weak", "black"],
                "… of coffee": ["cup", "mug", "pot"],
                "verb + coffee": ["drink", "have", "take"],
                "coffee + verb": ["get cold", "go cold", "be laced with something"],
                "coffee + noun": ["cup", "mug", "machine"],
                "preposition": ["in your coffee"],
                "phrases": [
                    "an aroma of coffee",
                    "a smell of coffee",
                    "coffee-making facilities"
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "the colour of coffee mixed with milk; light brown",
            "cefr": "b2",
            "examples": [],
            "topics": ["Colours and Shapes"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": null,
            "definition": "used to tell somebody to become aware of what is really happening in a situation, especially when this is something unpleasant",
            "labels": "(informal)",
            "examples": []
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkɒfi/",
                "audio": "co/coffee/coffee__gb_2.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈkɔːfi/",
                "audio": "co/coffee/coffee__us_1_rr.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": "late 16th cent.: from Turkish kahveh, from Arabic qahwa, probably via Dutch koffie."
}