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- coexistence/ˌkəʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/The state or condition of existing together at the same time or in the same place, often used for entities that are distinct or potentially in conflict.nounC1
- coextend/ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnd/To extend or reach equally in space, time, or scope; to share the same boundaries or duration.verbverb-ambitransitiveC1+
- coextrusion/ˌkəʊɪkˈstruːʒən/A manufacturing process where two or more materials are extruded simultaneously through a single die to create a multi-layered product.nounC2
- cofactor/ˈkəʊfaktə/A substance necessary for the activity of an enzyme; a mathematical entity used in matrix computations.nounC2
- cofeature/ˈkəʊˌfiːtʃə/A feature that exists or appears together with another; a secondary, accompanying, or joint characteristic.nounC2
- coff/kɒf/An obsolete or dialect term meaning to buy or to pay for something.verbExtremely low / Archaic
- coff's harbour/ˌkɒfs ˈhɑː.bə/A coastal city in New South Wales, Australia, known for its beaches, banana plantations, and as a tourist destination.nounLow
- coffee/ˈkɒf.i/A hot, usually brown, bitter drink made by pouring hot water onto roasted and ground coffee beans.adjectivenounA1 (Extremely High Frequency)
- coffee bag/ˈkɒf.i ˌbæɡ/A small, permeable bag, typically made of filter paper, containing ground coffee, designed for single-use brewing by steeping in hot water, similar to a tea bag.nounLow
- coffee bar/ˈkɒfi bɑː/A small commercial establishment that primarily sells coffee and other hot drinks, and often light snacks.nounC1
- coffee break/ˈkɒfi ˌbreɪk/A short, scheduled pause during work or an event for people to drink coffee and rest.nounHigh (B1+)
- coffee cream/ˈkɒfi kriːm/A dairy or non-dairy product, usually thin, for adding to coffee to lighten its colour and flavour.nounC1
- coffee cup/ˈkɒfi kʌp/A cup, usually with a handle, specifically designed and used for drinking coffee.nounHigh
- coffee hour/ˈkɒfi aʊə(r)/A scheduled, informal social gathering, often held after a formal event or service, where coffee and light refreshments are served.nounLow-Mid
- coffee house/ˈkɒfi haʊs/A commercial establishment that primarily sells coffee, tea, and other light refreshments, often providing seating for customers.nounB1
- coffee klatsch/ˈkɒf.i ˌklætʃ/An informal social gathering for conversation, typically among women, at which coffee and perhaps light refreshments are served.nounLow
- coffee maker/ˈkɒfi ˌmeɪkə(r)/An electrical appliance used to brew coffee automatically by passing hot water through ground coffee beans.nounB2
- coffee mill/ˈkɒfi ˌmɪl/A small, often manual device used to grind coffee beans into a powder suitable for brewing.nounC1
- coffee morning/ˈkɒfi ˈmɔːnɪŋ/A social event, typically held in the late morning, where people gather for coffee and light refreshments, often for fundraising or community purposes.nounB1
- coffee nap/ˈkɒf.i næp/A short sleep taken immediately after drinking a caffeinated beverage, intended to coincide with the time it takes for caffeine to take effect (approximately 15-30 minutes), thereby combining the restorative effects of sleep with the alertness boost from caffeine.nounLow-Medium
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