caffè
/kæˈfeɪ/
caffè noun: an Italian café.
Noun
caffè (plural caffès)
- An Italian café.
- He then relaxes over an espresso in a caffè, and resumes.1977, Robert S. Kane, Italy A to Z: A Grand Tour of the Classic Cities, Doubleday, page 5
- In caffès you should pay first at la cassa and then take your ticket (lo scontrino) to the bar, […]2008, Emma Jones, Hunter Travel Guides: Tuscany and Umbria, Hunter Publishing, page 23
Forms of caffè
| plural | caffès |
|---|---|
| alternative form | caffe |
| alternative form (nonstandard) | caffé |
Origin of caffè
Borrowed from Italian caffè. Doublet of café and coffee.
Phrases with caffè
Words that rhyme with caffè
Questions about caffè
- What does caffè mean?
- Caffè means an Italian café.
- What part of speech is caffè?
- Caffè is a noun.
- How do you pronounce caffè?
- Caffè is pronounced /kæˈfeɪ/.
- What is the plural of caffè?
- The plural of caffè is caffès.
Words near caffè in the dictionary
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