decaffeinated

adjective

de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˌ)dē-ˈka-fə-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
-fē-ə-
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee
decaffeinated tea

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Many of its popular roasts have patriotic names, such as the Bravo Zulu blend with chocolate and toffee; Commander's Choice hazelnut flavor with a touch of fruit; Depth Charge espresso blend; Missing in Action for its decaffeinated brew; and War Horse Southern Pecan blend. Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 That’s because getting caffeine in something that was supposed to be decaffeinated is not like finding a curly fry in your order of regular fries. Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 Even decaffeinated coffee consumption is associated with higher levels of L. asaccharolyticus in the gut microbiome.1In a separate lab test, the researchers also confirmed that coffee can stimulate the growth of this particular species. Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 Drink plenty of fluids: Work to consume a lot of water, juice, or decaffeinated tea with honey. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for decaffeinated

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First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decaffeinated was in 1921

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“Decaffeinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decaffeinated. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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decaffeinated

adjective
de·​caf·​fein·​at·​ed (ˈ)dē-ˈkaf-(ē-)ə-ˌnāt-əd How to pronounce decaffeinated (audio)
: having the caffeine removed
decaffeinated coffee

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