According to Statista, the global coffee industry is worth US$363 billion in 2020. The market grows annually by 10.6%, and 78% of revenue came from out-of-home establishments like cafes and coffee beverage retailers.
OBSOLESCE
obsolesce
(verb) become obsolete, fall into disuse; “This word has not obsolesced, although it is rarely used”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
obsolesce (third-person singular simple present obsolesces, present participle obsolescing, simple past and past participle obsolesced)
To become obsolete.
Synonyms
• elden, go by the wayside, superannuate; see also to age
Source: Wiktionary
Ob`so*lesce", v. i. Etym: [L. obsolescere. See Obsolescent.]
Definition: To become obsolescent. [R.] Fitzed. Hall.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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