CAFE
a U.S. federally mandated standard of average minimum miles-per-gallon fuel consumption for all the cars produced by an automobile manufacturer in a given year.
Origin of CAFE
1Other definitions for café (2 of 2)
or ca·fe
a small, unpretentious restaurant, often with exterior seating on a patio or extending onto the sidewalk.
coffee: I pick up a café and a croissant on my commute in to work every morning.
Origin of café
2usage note For café
Other words for café
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British Dictionary definitions for café
/ (ˈkæfeɪ, ˈkæfɪ) /
a small or inexpensive restaurant or coffee bar, serving light meals and refreshments
Southern African a corner shop or grocer
Origin of café
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