chai

noun

ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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Matcha lattes currently lead search interest in 29 states, ahead of both chai and pumpkin spice lattes, according to Google Trends. — Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2026 But the real stars of the show are seasonal signature drinks, such as Rhythm Blues, a dirty blueberry chai, or the Greenbelt, a cucumber mint lemonade, Mastri said. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026 Other menu items include a pumpkin spice sundae, pumpkin spice milkshake and pumpkin chai chiller. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 Home drinkers with time will follow Sharma’s boil-spices-then-tea-then-milk method for weekend chai. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chai

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çay & Russian, Persian, Hindi, & Urdu chay tea

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of chai was in 1984

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chai

noun
ˈchī How to pronounce chai (audio)
: a beverage that is a blend of black tea, honey, spices, and milk

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