coffee plant; coffee powder; coffee beverage
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesnoun
coffee plant; coffee tree (evergreen shrub/tree)
Refers specifically to the botanical Coffea plant, not the drink or powder. The seeds (coffee beans) are harvested from the red berries.
This type of coffee tree needs plenty of sunlight to grow.
The farmers are picking the red berries from the coffee trees on the mountain.
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Brazil is one of the world's largest coffee-growing countries.
noun
coffee powder; ground coffee
Refers to the processed product ready for brewing, including instant coffee or ground beans.
Please give me a bag of fresh coffee powder.
This coffee powder smells very fragrant with a hint of nutty flavor.
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I need to buy some instant coffee powder to keep at the office.
noun
coffee (the beverage)
The most common usage. Can refer to black coffee, white coffee, espresso, etc.
I drink a cup of coffee every morning to refresh myself.
Do you want hot coffee or iced coffee?
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The latte at this coffee shop is very good.
Please don't add sugar to my coffee.