suspended coffee en · NOUN
Etymology
Calque of Italian caffè sospeso.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A cup of coffee that a customer pays for in a café, but which is not actually dispensed at the time; rather, any disadvantaged person is later able to claim it without having to pay.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspended coffees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |