espresso
Saye-SPRES-ohUS/ɛˈspɹɛsoʊ//ɛˈspɹɛsəʊ/
- 1A strong coffee made by pushing hot water through finely ground coffee under high pressure.
Like making a tiny, very strong cup of coffee by pushing water hard through the grounds.
She drank a quick espresso before catching her train.
This espresso tastes very strong and a little bitter.
Note
- 2A coffee drink that has espresso mixed into it, like a latte or a mocha.
Like hot chocolate, where the chocolate is just one part of the whole drink.
He ordered an iced espresso topped with sweet cream and caramel.
Her favorite espresso comes blended with steamed milk and a shot of hazelnut syrup.
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Origin
From Italian espresso, meaning "pressed-out coffee", because the coffee is made by pressing water through it.