1. a solid fuel made by heating coal in the absence of air
2. a carbonated soft drink, especially Coca-Cola
Usage: informal
3. cocaine
Usage: slang

1. to convert coal into coke by heating

Examples

• The steel mill uses coke as fuel in its blast furnaces.
• She ordered a coke with her hamburger.
• The factory cokes coal to produce fuel for industrial use.
• He prefers coke over other soft drinks.
• The coking process removes impurities from coal.
• Can I have a coke and fries, please?
• Coke burns hotter and cleaner than regular coal.