regular coffee
The term "regular coffee" varies in meaning depending on the region, often referring to the default way coffee is served locally.
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Definition
A2General
(common)A coffee that contains caffeine, as opposed to decaffeinated coffee.
Example
- I'll have a regular coffee, please.
B1Northeastern United States
(regional)A coffee served with a standard amount of cream and sugar.
Example
- In New York City, ordering a regular coffee means you want it with milk and two sugars.
B1Canada
(regional)A coffee with one cream and one sugar.
Example
- In Canada, a regular coffee usually means one cream and one sugar.
B1United States
(regional)A coffee that is not espresso or a specialty drink.
Example
- In some parts of the US, regular coffee means a standard drip coffee, not an espresso or cappuccino.
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