Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

black coffee

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.76 in modern English

Syllables: black- -cof-fee
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Coffee served as a beverage without cream or milk.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"It wasn't enough. They'd be able to rouse her with black coffee."
"Boiled, percolated, pressed, or filtered, black coffee ranges from a light tea-like drink to deep black brew."

Usage

Inflected Forms

black coffees (plural)

Synonyms

café noir

Questions

What does black coffee mean?: Coffee served as a beverage without cream or milk.

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