English Expression · Intermediate
cup of joe
A cup of coffee
Pronunciation: say cup of joe
Meaning
A cup of coffee.
Example
Pike Place is Starbucks' attempt to address complaints that its regular cup of joe is bitter, overroasted and "burnt."
Pike Place is Starbucks' attempt to address complaints that its regular cup of joe is bitter, overroasted and "burnt."
Practice tips
- Practice cup of joe out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.