English Words Starting With C

• caf e con leche

  nounLow in general English; medium in contexts discussing Spanish/Latin American culture, food, or travel.
  /ˌkæfeɪ kɒn ˈletʃeɪ/A Spanish coffee drink made by mixing strong coffee (often espresso) with hot milk, similar to a latte but with varying proportions.
• caf e creme

  nounC1
  /ˌkæfeɪ ˈkrem/A large French-style coffee with hot milk or cream, similar to a latte.
• caf e curtain

  nounC1
  /ˈkæfeɪ ˈkɜː.tən/A short curtain that covers only the lower portion of a window, typically hung on a rod or tension wire and often seen in kitchens, bathrooms, or cafés.
• caf e filtre

  nounC1
  /ˈkæfeɪ ˈfiːltrə/Black coffee made by pouring hot water over ground coffee beans contained in a paper filter, allowing the brew to drip through into a carafe or cup.
• caf e noir

  nounLow
  /ˌkæfeɪ ˈnwɑː/A small, strong black coffee served after a meal, often without milk or sugar.
• caf e society

  nounC1
  /ˌkæfeɪ səˈsaɪəti/The wealthy, fashionable, and socially prominent people who are frequently seen at upscale cafés, restaurants, and nightclubs.
• cafard

  nounVery Low Frequency (Literary/Archaic)
  /ˈkæfɑː/A state of depression, low spirits, or melancholy, especially one brought on by boredom or listlessness.
• cafe

  nounHigh
  /ˈkæfeɪ/A small, informal establishment that sells drinks, especially coffee, and light meals or snacks.
• cafe au lait

  nounMedium
  /ˌkæfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ/A coffee drink made with hot milk, typically in equal parts.
• cafe noir

  nounLow
  /ˈkæfeɪ ˈnwɑː(r)/black coffee; specifically, coffee served without milk or cream.
• cafe royale

  nounLow
  /ˈkæfeɪ rɔɪˈæl/A hot coffee drink flambéed with a small measure of liqueur, typically brandy, and often topped with cream.
• cafe-au-lait spot

  nounLow (Specialist/Medical)
  /ˌkæfeɪ əʊ ˈleɪ ˌspɒt/A flat, light brown birthmark resembling the colour of coffee with milk.
• cafeteria

  nounMedium-High
  /ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə/A self-service restaurant where customers select food from a counter and carry it to tables themselves.
• cafeteria benefit

  nounC1
  /ˌkæf.əˈtɪə.ri.ə ˈben.ɪ.fɪt/A system of employee benefits where workers can choose from a variety of options, tailoring a package to their personal needs.
• cafeteria plan

  nounC1
  /ˌkæf.ɪˈtɪə.ri.ə ˌplæn/An employee benefit plan that allows employees to choose from a menu of pre-tax benefits, typically including health insurance, retirement contributions, and other options, up to a certain dollar amount.
• cafetiere

  nounC1
  /ˌkæf.əˈtjɛə/A French press; a coffee-making device where ground coffee is steeped in hot water and then separated by pressing down a plunger with a fine mesh filter.
• cafetorium

  nounLow
  /ˌkæf.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əm/A large room in a school or other institution that serves a dual function as a cafeteria and an auditorium.
• caff

  nounLow Frequency
  /kaf/A casual, inexpensive establishment serving coffee, tea, snacks, and light meals.
• caff e latte

  nounMedium
  /ˌkæfeɪ ˈlɑːteɪ/A hot coffee drink made with espresso and steamed milk.
• caffe macchiato

  nounB1
  /ˌkæfeɪ ˌmækɪˈɑːtəʊ/An espresso coffee with a small amount of foamed or steamed milk added, 'marking' the coffee.

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