Java meaning

UK /ˈdʒɑːvə/ US /ˈdʒɑvə/ 2 syllables

Java (noun): an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions.

Java has 3 meanings in this dictionary.

Java as a noun

  1. an island in Indonesia to the south of Borneo; one of the world's most densely populated regions

    Type of: island

    Related forms: Javan

  2. a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
    • he ordered a cup of coffee

    Synonyms: coffee

    Type of: beverage

    Kinds: coffee substitute, Irish coffee, cafe au lait, cafe noir, decaffeinated coffee, drip coffee, espresso, cappuccino, iced coffee, instant coffee, mocha, Turkish coffee

  3. a platform-independent object-oriented programming language

    Type of: object-oriented programming language

How to pronounce Java

Java is pronounced /ˈdʒɑːvə/ in British English and /ˈdʒɑvə/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with Java

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with JA · words ending in VA · 4-letter words

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